"Reach out for support where and when you need it." Terry Drew Karanen
One of the steps for more joy is to reach out for support where and when you need it. A neighbor and I were talking recently, and she said she hated to have others supporting her. It is hard for me, too, to ask for and accept support; but it is critical to our health as well as our level of joy. In recent weeks I have contracted handymen, building contractors, furnace people, roofers, painters -- all to do things I either cannot or do not want to do. I consider it a win/win. I help them make a living, and they help me with tasks that need done. Perfect.
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This blog is written to provide information and support to persons who are providing care for someone with dementia. A first indicator of dementia is when someone has trouble doing a task once familiar and easy for them. If you have begun to be concerned about someone's memory or cognitive processing, help the person receive a physical exam, to include lab work, and an appointment with a neuropsychologist for an evaluation of memory and cognitive processing.
Sep 17, 2015
Asking for Support
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