When you’re a caregiver for a loved one with Dementia, stress is a big part of the job. They want to drive, they don’t want to bathe, won’t change clothes or take meds. These are some of the stress triggers caregivers are faced with. Stress is a killer. We don’t always think of stress as … [Read more…]
No matter how blessed your life may be, you will never be free from uncertainty. To live is to be uncertain. Even with the best laid plans, you simply can’t know what is coming next. When you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia like I am…. I know the uncertainty of the disease is always … [Read more…]
Not everyone knows how to manage frustration well. It’s not taught in schools (though it should be) and our parents weren’t always the best examples. Managing frustration isn’t impossible. These five essential tips will help you keep your cool, even in the most frustrating of circumstances. As as a caregiver to my mom who has … [Read more…]
“Every event in life can be causing only one of two things. Either it is good for you, or it’s bringing up what you need to look at in order to create good for you.” Deepak Chopra No one wants to go through unexpected transitions, but we all will. Things must change because we are … [Read more…]