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How can I have a good attitude when I am a caregiver?
Attitudes
Thoughts
Take action
Take charge of your thoughts
You can make it a good day or not
Focus on goals
Focus on what you can accomplish
Focus on baby steps
Be thankful to be a caregiver
enjoy the moments
take time to find something to celebrate look in the mirror let yourself know you are worth it
while you’re looking in the mirror smile and say, “you’re a great person”
“you’re exceptional”
Engage with your loved one
take time
do you know that you are wonderful
go outside
smile, get some sun
take a walk
call a friend
if you’re having negative thoughts, change them
you are in control of the way you feel
you are in control of what you do
You cannot control what your loved ones do but you can control the way you react to it
Have a great day
Tonight I cried in front of my dad. I feel bad but he showed so many emotions when he saw me crying. He asked me to call my sister. He talked to her. Then he told me to be strong and keep my head up. That’s what my dad used to tell me all of the time when I was younger. I had my real dad back if only for a few minute. He then said he was ready to shave. It’s nighttime and he never shaved at night before. I warmed the bathroom with the small heater and helped him shave. My tears dwindled and I felt good about the few minutes I shared with my dad. He even showered.
We took my dad to an animal auction for an hour. It’s something different and my dad enjoyed it.
Book Review 5 STARS - Great information- I recommend this book to all caregivers
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DEMENTIA HOME CARE: HOW TO PREPARE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER PAPERBACK – APRIL 13, 2021, BY TRACY CRAM PERKINS
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO HAS A LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA OR IF YOU ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA. THIS BOOK IS INFORMATIVE AS WELL AS INTERACTIVE. IT IS SET UP LIKE AN ENCYCLOPEDIA, HAVING A TABLE OF CONTENTS, BODY, FACTS, MEDICAL DETAILS, CHARTS, RECOMMENDED READINGS, APPENDIXES, AND AN INDEX. YOU CAN PICK THIS BOOK UP AND TURN TO ANY PAGE AND BEGIN READING AND INTERACTING WITH THIS BOOK.
HOT TOPICS HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS BOOK:
HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE
POA
DRIVING
STAGES OF DEMENTIA
THE POWER OF LAUGHTER
JOURNALING
THE FIVE MAGIC WORDS
THE MELTDOWN TRIGGER LIST
MEMORY KITS
RESPITE CARE
CAREGIVER BURNOUT
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
BATHING/ TOILETING
AND MORE
I enjoy reading in my spare time, and even though it is not a lot of time, I read about Dementia. I write some book reviews and blog about my daily activities with my dad. I am not a professional caregiver just a daughter who is learning tricks, tips, and ways to care for my dad as we travel through time with this memory-robbing disease. I am always in need of a book to read. Please let me know if you have a 5 star book to recommend.
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