Good Morning Caregivers and Supporters! Self care is important, set boundaries and stick to them. Everyone does not need nor deserve access to you. Your emotions can be all over the place during this journey, make your peace a priority.
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Self – Care
Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters! Self- Care is so important for caregivers. How you feel comes out in your actions. Take your mini breaks until you can take a full day or weekend. #theyoungcaregiver #dementia #strokeawareness #selfcare #caregiverbreaks
Adaptability
Good morning Caregivers and Supporters! Adaptability is a major component of being a caregiver. We change impossible to “I’m possible” every day. Have a great week! #theyoungcaregiver #dementia #strokeawareness #love #family
Someone is always watching
Over the years when my parents were sick I watched them sleep in chairs by each others side in the hospital. Cots and recliners weren’t always available. One time my dad slept in the waiting room because no visitors were allowed to stay on the unit. I watched my mom learn how to pack andContinue reading “Someone is always watching”
Caregiver Resources
Here are some resources I learned about recently while at a caregiver summit and others I stumbled across as I was taking care of my parents. The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging mission is to build the capacity of our members so they can help older adults and people with disabilities live withContinue reading “Caregiver Resources”
TIME
Often times when tragedy strikes you are unable to process everything that is going on around you. I feel like time was stolen from us. It sounds a little crazy but other than myself, I didn’t know anyone who loved life as much as my dad. My mom was always helping or taking care ofContinue reading “TIME”