Do you know how many mistakes I made as one of my mom’s caregivers? Too many to count. I snapped at her. Got impatient with her. Got frustrated when she couldn’t do something I thought she should be able to do. I tested her memory. Showed her pictures of people and asked her to tell … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be a Good Caregiver
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Changing Your Perspective Won’t Change Your Circumstances, But It Will Change You
When I was in the thick of my mom’s Alzheimer’s, I often felt down, depressed, and hopeless. I mostly focused on all that I had lost and would continue to lose as my mom declined. I would read things about being positive, finding joy, and hunting the good stuff and I would scoff. How could … Continue reading Changing Your Perspective Won’t Change Your Circumstances, But It Will Change You
Dementia Careblazers Ultimate Care Course
If you follow me on social media, then you know how much I love Dr. Natali of Dementia Careblazers. She is a board-certified geropsychologist who consistently provides a wealth of information and support to dementia caregivers on Facebook, Instagram, and her YouTube channel. I’m always amazed at how helpful her posts and videos are and … Continue reading Dementia Careblazers Ultimate Care Course
It’s Possible to Become More Patient with Practice
When I was younger, I considered myself to be a very impatient person. I got frustrated and annoyed pretty easily. I was always getting fired up about something. Early on in my mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I would get frustrated and snap at her pretty often. I blamed it on the fact that I was an … Continue reading It’s Possible to Become More Patient with Practice
To the Girl Whose Parent Was Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. I bet you didn’t even realize you were holding your breath. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. I know in this moment it doesn’t feel like it, but you are going to be okay. You are going to figure this out. Be still and feel your own heart beating. Listen to the sound … Continue reading To the Girl Whose Parent Was Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s