My Mom is my favorite boxer. Some may shy away from talking about physical altercations that occur during caregiving but it happens. I would never call my situation abuse because my Mom would have never done this if it wasn’t for dementia. My first week as a caregiver literally started off with a bang. MyContinue reading “Golden Gloves”
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Dear Tyler Perry
Mr. Perry, AARP has reported in the US the number of unpaid caregivers have increased from 43.5 million in 2015 to 53 million in 2020. The percentage of people taking care of two people have increased from 18% in 2015 to 24% in 2020. In 2014, I became a full time caregiver to my parentsContinue reading “Dear Tyler Perry”
Thank you!
I have so much on my mind but I don’t know how to get it out. I’m still emotional from seeing my Mom last month. Covid stole a year from us but dementia didn’t win because she reacted to me when she saw me. She knew I was her baby. Words can’t describe the hugContinue reading “Thank you!”
Choosing to grow
Hi Caregivers and Supporters. Being a caregiver affects you emotionally, mentally and physically but we have a choice to decide if we will grow through our experiences. Through the pain and the hurt I learned a lot from my parents and my experience. In the first week of my parents becoming unable to care forContinue reading “Choosing to grow”
Vaccination
Caregivers are you or your loved one receiving the COVID-19 vaccination? In August my Mom tested positive for COVID but was asymptomatic. It was a very scary time not knowing if all of a sudden her health would change. I decided I want her to receive the vaccination and she will be getting the firstContinue reading “Vaccination”
Caregiving Taught Me…..
Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters! Caregiving has taught me alot about myself. It’s a selfless journey. One of the things caregiving taught me, it’s ok to be vulnerable and ask for help. I never liked asking for help, not even from my parents. But caregiving forced me to lean on and depend on friends andContinue reading “Caregiving Taught Me…..”
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Good evening Caregivers and Supporters! November is national Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Learn more about the various types of Dementia at Alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association has a 2019 report that is very informative. #theyoungcaregiver #dementia #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #caregivers #family #hope
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
DNA
We purchase trip insurance when booking vacations just in case something happens to prevent our trip from occurring. You can plan or prepare for a lot of things in life but how we leave this earth is up in the air until it happens. If your parent has a genetic disease, in most cases youContinue reading “DNA”