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Re: The "NH Experience"


Reply to message from 103325.2723@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx of Sat, 29 Mar
>
>Barbara Mallut wrote:
>
>    <The role of caregiver is one that no one up and volunteers for, and yet,
>most
>    <people do an admirable job at it when pushed, however unwilling, into that
>    <role. My virtual hats' off to all who are in the caregiver position, no
>matter
>    <the illness or injury their loved one may have.
>
>    <Barb Mallut
>
>Dear Barbara,
>
>What you said is amply demonstrated by the movie "Marvin's Room".
>I would hope that you could get a chance to see it.
>Diane Keaton is thrust into the role of CG. She aquits herself of that in a
>marvelous way.
>In contrast her sister, played by Meryl Streep,  is shallow and selfish. But
>Diane's example works even on her!
>She ( Diane ) got a Oscar nomination for the role, but it is one of those movie
>gems that gets too little attention.
>
>Greetings,
>
>Will
>
>Will Kuipers         Dallas, TX         76 / dx '91
>103325.2723@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
To All:

I too saw MARVINS ROOM. The movie realistically portrayed the caregiver and
 patient roles and the issues that are often faced. It is an excellent movie.

Have a nice day!

Nancy (MSA 38/ dx '94)

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