What is an information junkie? An information junkie is someone who buys products or digital downloads and is always consuming but not implementing. The first step is recognizing you have a problem. Here is my top 10 list. How many times do you say yes that’s me. 10. You can spend 5 hours trolling the … [Read more…]
Frustration…something we all feel as a caregiver from time to time. When I left my job to begin caring for my mother full-time, I felt frustrated A LOT. Mom’s dementia was getting to me and I was LOSING IT! I’m thinking I can’t go on like this I was feeling defeated and drained. Then I … [Read more…]
We all know how important it is to laugh and to have a sense of humor when being a caregiver . Not to take light of the situation but my mom who has dementia can say some funny things sometimes. So let’s share some funny things that they may have said or done. We all … [Read more…]
I’m pretty sure you’ve been told to be thankful for what you have. And you’ve probably been told when things aren’t going so well. Being thankful and grateful isn’t easy in the middle of stress and chaos in our lives. I’m a full time caregiver to my mom who has dementia and I gotta tell … [Read more…]
In the traditional workplace, self-worth comes into play every single day. From taking orders from some teeny-bopper, to taking on additional responsibilities due to “downsizing”, we’re in an employment climate where self-worth is often downplayed and can be damaging. It used to be that when you went to work, it was a source of your … [Read more…]
What is emotional wisdom? Here’s what I think… and I’m no Webster. Emotional wisdom is taking an appropriate action or making a decision based on past actions and even past mistakes. When you learn from past mistakes and take that knowledge and experience with you into the future… that my dear is emotional wisdom. Our emotions … [Read more…]
Sometime, when mom is having a bad day it makes me get into a funk also. The thought I have is I need a drink… or something stronger to calm my nerves. But I’m really not one for medication whether prescribed or the other kind so I had to come up with something else. So … [Read more…]
It’s easy to let self-care slip down the priority list. With the demands of being a full time caregiver to my mom, there’s not a lot of time or energy to devote to me and my needs. And before you know it, I’m stressed, exhausted, and maybe even sick. And I don’t have time to … [Read more…]
Hey There! Welcome to my blog. My name is Maurene. I’m often asked why did I start this blog. I have to say it was because I found myself in a position I never thought I would be in. You see a few years ago my mom was diagnosed with Dementia. Ok… I know she … [Read more…]