Tag Archives: caregivers
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
Caregiver: Buy a Fat Sectioned Notebook
There is so much to keep track of, and our system is so siloed that you will do better if you keep things organized and can refer back to what someone told you. Keep a big notebook with various categories … Continue reading
Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s
How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading
Caregiver: Ditch The Guilt
I found that being available for myself was especially important, because if I wasn’t functioning well, nothing else with my mom or my family would either. I found myself by exercising, watching, anything that was funny or streaming platforms and … Continue reading
Caregiver: Ask For Tech Access
Set up remote access to your parent’s computer or email. This can help if something pops up on their screen and they don’t know what to do, especially if they live in another state. Remote access also allows you to … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 