Hope is one of those things we don’t always understand, even though we need it to live a happy, healthy life. After all, hope is what helps you see your situation and then shows you the way out. Hope is what helps you continue to care for your loved no matter how tough it gets. … [Read more…]
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…]
Sometimes the life we planned isn’t always the one we end up with. The best-laid plans are sometimes disrupted by a struggle that we didn’t see coming or an obstacle we didn’t anticipate. We now find ourselves living on the cusp of the life we always wanted…never quite fulfilling our dream. Maybe we missed finishing … [Read more…]
We may not understand how our loved one can change from being sweet as pie one minute to being a real meanie the next. What we can do is change our attitude toward the frustration we feel. How? Here are 6 ways to reduce frustration Accept That You’re Feeling Frustrated I get frustrated when I … [Read more…]
“If you don’t have anything nice to say… don’t say anything.” I remember my mom saying that to me as a kid. Well why does she get to say mean and hurtful things to me? Because she has dementia that’s why! But this isn’t about her… it’s about you and me. Negativity affects our life … [Read more…]
You’ve no doubt heard there are stages of grief, but did you know that there are also stages we go through when dealing with major life transitions? Lay off, divorce, illness…being aware of the process as we move through the stages is what leads us to being whole again. Trust in the process so that … [Read more…]
If you’re feeling a bit blue, and you will from time to time as a caregiver, you might be surprised to hear that are lots of ways to lift your mood in less than a minute. Skeptical? Try these and see! Smile! Smile and make eye contact with the sales staff in the store and … [Read more…]