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Thank you for sharing this valuable information...I’ve been caring for my mom for 7 years now... she is in the later stage of dementia and caring for her can be emotionally and physically challenging. However, it’s only been two years ago that I implemented the three points you mentioned into my caregiving routine. I had reached the conclusion of exercising these three points you mentioned prior to seeing your video ; as I was in desperate need of a way to keep my sanity and not become bitter. So thank you again for these tips, everyone that caregivers for seniors should watch this video.
Thanks for your channel. It’s helped me enormously. I’m 50yo and had pancreatitis since I was 25 (the same time my brother died). I have struggled since then to care for my own health and my ill teenage daughter who has a serious cardiac condition. Then, I have my 80yo heavily abusive parents. I have now given myself permission to begin a process of disconnecting. I’m ensuring they get the care they need but not by me as I’m just not up to it bother physically or emotionally. Your videos have helped me realise that my best is enough. Thanks again.
I am new to elderly care-giving and am struggling, hence researching this subject. You suggested asking them to share a part of their past (reminiscing)...I have the opposite issue - my mother-in-law never stops talking about her past. She seems to talk non-stop! I am struggling with the patience... working on it!
The biggest mistake I have made is deciding to be a care taker for my elderly mother. She was tough when I was a child and she continues the same. My stress level is high and my depression has multiplied. I had good intentions but instead it has made me miserable. Yet I keep doing all I can for her because regardless I do love her. I just don’t like her. I wish I had not signed up for this. I could punch my own face off for this decision.
Be patient with yourself Boo! You had the best intentions. If you have to call in help - it's so ok. It is ok. I am also dealing with parents that ....required us to move fast, weren't fans of repeating themselves, and had no patience. So! You can imagine what I'm about to type, eh? They are now on the opposite end and it's so triggering because my classical training is all being stomped on. My mini daily goal is to show up warm, positive, calm - and just know that they won't even hear me 😂😂 - and it's ok. I validate myself, I'm doing the best I can, and they'll be alright. No need to argue (with my Dad) because he won't even remember it. I might even practice random laughing. It is what it is. I'm not arguing. I'm gonna do what I can and even they complain -- shrug-- 😊😉🫡🙄😘😘 Be well y'all
There’s nothing wrong with politely saying we don’t do that, daddy. Or say their name kindly like a nurse if they don’t remember you. Human beings should be treated as such.
👏🏼 you actually made Me laugh at the end w that comment about picking up the poop and throwing it like a basketball 🏀💩🤣 Startled my breastfeeding/sleeping son but it was worth it cause a lot of what you said applies to my experience with my folks and even my newly minted one year old. Great advice.
Ive been a caregiver for almost a year. Some of our clients are just too much this one client is so picky and yells at the caregivers for doing the smallest thing out of order nothing is wrong besides they are wheel chair bound it's so stressful I leave feeling worthless and not much help....
I have been caregiving 5 years now. I think the person receiving care, wants some control over their drastically changed life. Having it done the way they once did it, the frustration of waiting on someone else to do what they probably believe they did better.. And changing faces with each shift makes them frustrated, angry, alone. Don't take it personally.
