Sharing wisdom that comes from parenting our parents
Gratitude is most often enjoyed as we look out the back window of Life. Whether after an event or a relationship has played out, gratitude is a wonderful mechanism that connects us to what happened, giving us connection to our current surroundings. Gratitude can also sometimes present itself as an opportunity to change the future. …
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My friend makes me laugh. She has her hands full in caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Neither of them is having an especially easy time of it (who does?) but they cope. She still finds the time to make me laugh. Her Mom has moments of difficulty with daily activities. Like choosing winter boots …
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Loss is loss, no matter which way you cut it but how we handle loss is key to empowered caregiving
Your sense of humor is by far the strongest skill you bring to your care-giving. It diffuses stressful situations, brightens another person's day, and it reminds you that you really aren't superman/woman when you keep thinking you should be.
