dementia caregiver

As a caregiver, you may often find yourself facing the challenge of answering the same questions over and over again. Let's talk about this common challenge so many caregivers face.

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

Get ready for a mind-blowing tip, Careblazer! We're tackling the anger puzzle in dementia caregiving. Find out how a simple action can save your sanity and keep your loved one calm.

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

Taking care of someone with dementia is tough. As caregivers, we often blame ourselves when things go wrong. We think that if something bad happens, it must mean we made the wrong decision. But is that really true?

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

Sometimes, our minds get caught up in imagining the worst-case scenarios, filling us with stress and worry (especially when caring for our loved ones with dementia). But what if I told you that these thoughts are simply stories we make up?

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

In this podcast, I share four steps to feeling better as a dementia caregiver. If you'd like to join us for the live class series on how to feel better, you can click here to learn more: https://www.makecaregivingeasier.com/feelbetter

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

Let's uncover the power of a simple question that can make a big difference in your life, not only when dementia caregiving but also in other aspects. Learn how to prioritize tasks and reduce caregiver stress. Don't miss out on this valuable tip - watch now and remember, just because the answer is "not right now" doesn't mean a task will never happen.

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

Unlock the secret to getting more help as a dementia caregiver! Discover four simple steps that will transform your caregiving journey. From choosing the right tasks to asking the right way, these steps can help turn your overwhelming days into a more manageable experience. Listen now and uncover the hidden power of support! 

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers

You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website

My husband died last summer. He had Alzheimer's. I’ve experienced a lot of “firsts” without him: his birthday, my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and most recently, Valentine’s Day. Some of those days passed without incident. Others…not so much. 

It's March. I survived the first holiday season alone. I know there is no end-point to grief. We caregivers learn to carry it. We balance it between sad songs and sweet memories. We treasure the grief. It's proof that we had our own moment of Camelot. 

To help me through this year, I’ve chosen three "guidewords," an important ritual I do every January. For 2023, my words are: Emerge, Share, and Contentment. Each one tosses me out of my comfort zone. And each one gives me strength. 

In this episode, I talk about those three guidewords and about surviving my first holiday season alone.

I hope you don't need this information. But chances are good you know someone who does. If so, please share this episode. The best thing we caregivers can do is share our stories. 

Not feeling festive? No surprise. For those of us caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia, December can be a cruel month. While much of the world is joyful. We're sad. It's part of the journey we're on. Today is the Winter Solstice. Light is returning to the Northern Hemisphere. In ancient Rome, this marked a time to celebrate and give gifts. The "wow" gift was a piece of the life-giving sun. The wow gift was a candle. 

Read about the poem "No Matter How Dark" in the book "How Far Light Must Travel" by my friend, the late Judi K. Beach. Be inspired by her encouraging words. 

Chose a word that represents a spiritual gift, something you want to give to others and something you want to receive for yourself. My spiritual gift to you, and to me, is Contentment. May you find peace in the caregiver's struggle. 

From the time my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, my goal was to care for him at home. He died last month, at home, in my arms. This episode shares deeply personal details about the changes in our relationship, the loss of physical intimacy, the physical realities of death, the practical considerations of a funeral, and more. Mentioned: 

https://www.myspousehasdementia.com 

https://www.celebrantinstitute.org (Find a Life-Cycle Celebrant)

https://www.marycoburn.com (Life-Cycle Celebrant)

https://dinastander.com (Death Doula and Life-Cycle Celebrant)

https://www.carmonfuneralhome.com (CT - green funerals)