Tag Archives: caregivers
Messy Truth
But here is the truth as I know it: life is complicated, deeply messy and incredibly challenging for most people. I’ve found that most are doing their very best and just trying to make do. At different times in our … Continue reading
What is it Like to Live with Dementia?
James Tomlinson in Bedford, England“It’s just frightening. I get hallucinations where I think there are ghosts living in our garden. But my world seems to take on several dimensions. So I don’t know which house I’m in.” Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, England“[Words] … Continue reading
Our Messes
“This place is a mess,” my father said in a stern voice, surprising me as he looked around the room. “Are you going to clean it?” Not sure how to respond, I simply said, “Yes.” He nodded, then strode out … Continue reading
10 things that help you thrive as a caregiver
1. Be assertiveWith doctors, with people who “mean well” but don’t know the whole story. And ask for help, when you need it. 2. Be patientWith yourself above all, with your charge, and with others who share your concern for … Continue reading
Caregiver: Focus on Appereciation
Focus on appreciation one things I wish I could get back and tell myself is that even in those bad moments where you are impatient from the stress, you should cherish your parent and be thankful. There were many instances … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 