"People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing." Dale Carnegie
Great advice for those of us who are dementia caregivers. I have re-instituted our "play dates". They were postponed for awhile when I dealt with the flu virus and got our income taxes done. Yesterday we went out for breakfast to one of our favorite places. Then we went to a coin dealer to find out the value of some old coins we had, then to an antique mall to browse, then to the library. Dwane does not have the stamina to walk or stand for long; it causes him so much back pain. But we did manage these events with breaks that gave him a chance to sit. There is so much we cannot do any more, but it taps my creativity to think of things that are still possible. Tonight: the opera. What can you still do for fun with the person for whom you provide care?
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