6 Tips to Have More Fun While Caregiving
Many dementia caregivers feel as though they are treading water just to avoid sinking under the often exhausting pressures associated with dementia care. But consciously changing your attitude can, with practice, significantly change how your days, and those of your loved one, unfold. Here are some tips to get started.
Offer comfort rather than correction: No one wants to be repeatedly told that they are wrong, but that is often what happens to people who live with dementia. If the person with dementia says that her (deceased) husband took her to a dance last night, what does it matter that it’s not true? Ask her to tell you all about it — which allows for a pleasant interaction.
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “For anyone having to walk the last segments of life with a loved one, read this.” …Delores
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