When Caregivers Are Falsely Accused
My 95 year old father asked me to take him to the bank to make some adjustments to his accounts. I was his executor. We had a loving, wonderful relationship. He trusted me with all aspects of his care. We sat in front of the banker as I began to explain why we were...
4 Tips to Cope with a Person Who Denies Having Dementia
It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...
The Unique and Long Goodbye of Dementia
Feelings of loss and grief are profound and deep for those who have assumed the role of caregiver for a loved one. Those that care for a person with dementia have unique challenges associated with these emotions because of the characteristics of this disease. ...
The Psychology of Caregiving – 3 Things to Know
Those of us who have had the experience of being a caregiver can tell you that there is a vast array of emotions that are inherent in this role. They vary from day to day, and sometimes minute to minute. In some ways that is the most challenging aspect in the...
Coping With Caregiver Criticism
None of us becomes a caregiver because it is easy. You do it for a multitude of reasons. You become caregivers out of love, respect, devotion, necessity, obligation, and sometimes because nobody else is available to do it. We take on this role not always knowing there...Connect With Me
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