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I‘ve been open here about the challenges I‘m facing caring for two elderly, disabled parents, and this book was wonderfully validating and helpful. Applebaum‘s dad was 60 when she was born, so she always knew she‘d be caring for him as a young adult. She also is a psychologist who works with the families of cancer patients. She draws on these experiences and her training to share tips for coping with the difficulties of caregiving. ⬇️
Megabooks Our morning aide is finally back from being sick, so I‘m really happy about that. Last week was difficult, but I survived. Sometimes that‘s all you can ask of yourself! 1mo
AmyG I was a caregiver for my Mom. Yes, sometimes it‘s just one step in front of the other. Always find time (if you can) for yourself. (edited) 1mo
Megabooks @AmyG I‘m sure that was difficult for you. It is just all consuming some days. Fortunately our night aide stepped in late Thursday morning, and I got a few hours off. (edited) 1mo
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Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 1mo
plemmdog Sometimes there is no harder job. Self-care can be so important, if you can do it. 1mo
youneverarrived Sounds like an important read 💜 1mo
CatLass007 @Megabooks @AmyG I lost my Mom to Alzheimer‘s in 2018. I had help from aides in being her caregiver, but it still seemed like there was never enough of me to go around. I hold both of you in my heart.💜 1mo
Chelsea.Poole Thinking of you 🤍 1mo
Megabooks @Librarybelle @plemmdog @youneverarrived @Chelsea.Poole thank you!!! 💜💜💜 1mo
Megabooks @CatLass007 I am so sorry! 💔💔 I am fortunate to have help from outside aides a few hours each day, but yes, still quite difficult. It is so true how thinly one gets spread. 1mo
CatLass007 Thank you. I think Mom was blessed by not experiencing any personality changes. My entire life she was kind, loving, forgiving, and sweet. Which means those around her were blessed. My Dad didn‘t have dementia but as he got older he did show personality changes. He was angry all the time. But I believe that they are together now and dancing the jitterbug again. 1mo
Megabooks @CatLass007 unfortunately my dad‘s vascular dementia has changed his personality a bit. He was very gregarious and easygoing but now he‘s frequently sullen and stubborn. I try to take each day as it comes and remember that‘s not who he is in his heart. He just has an illness. Some days are easier than others. I hope your parents are happy again together in the afterlife too! 💜💜 1mo