Caring for You

Guilt, grief, exhaustion, and getting yourself back.

You don't have to enjoy every minute with your loved one to be a great Careblazer. Being grossed out by their care, or feeling no desire for intimacy, is far more common than anyone admits.
Are you a caregiver looking for ways to better support your loved one with dementia while taking care of yourself? In this post, Dr. Natali Edmonds, shares insights from her appearance on the Your Brain On Caregiving podcast with Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai. Discover key strategies for dementia caregivers, including the importance of empathy, self-care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and building a supportive community.
A caregiver thought her mom was wasting tissues, pulling them out and putting the boxes on her feet. Her mom just wanted something on her feet. Curiosity solved it.
Your loved one tells you the dinner you made is horrible. What you feel next doesn't come from what they said. It comes from your thought about it, and that part is yours.
Explore the debate between 'caregiver' and 'care partner' in dementia care. Discover the implications of this terminology shift and the importance of support over labels.

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