Jun 7, 2011

Supporting family living with dementia

"Family members often feel alone and disconnected from friends, need assistance or a break but are hesitant to ask, struggle to run errands or complete daily tasks, feel high stress and welcome a good listener." Alzheimer's Association.

What would you like as forms of support for you in your role as dementia caregiver?  The Alzheimer's Association suggests most of us want:  people to stay in touch and show they care, others to treat the person with dementia with dignity, to do little things for us like drop off dinner or run an errand, to help with something on our 'to do' list, to take the time to learn about dementia and its effects, to invite us over for dinner, to be a nonjudgmental listener, to offer respite services, to fill in as caregiver.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to have people in our lives to provide each of these types of services for us?  I hope you do have.   And, these are suggestions we can offer to anyone who is experiencing a challenge in their lives (and who isn't?!?).  I have had a friend offer to have her husband come and chat with Dwane while I go to a meeting at which I have a presentation.  How kind.  I am so grateful and relieved.

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