Last week, I asked Careblazers on Instagram:
“What’s the best advice you’d give a new caregiver?”
The responses were incredible — heartfelt, helpful, and real.
But one comment stuck with me, and I think it could save a lot of caregivers unnecessary stress:
“Suspend your healthy person expectations.”
She explained it so well.
As healthy people, we expect certain things — changing clothes daily, showering, eating balanced meals, exercising…
But for someone living with dementia, those expectations might not be realistic.
Trying to enforce them can often lead to more stress than success — for both of you.
Adjusting what you consider “normal” doesn’t mean you’re giving up.
It means you’re getting wiser about what really matters.
Want even more tips from other Careblazers?
There are 100+ comments on Instagram and 200+ on Facebook — a kind of Careblazer survival guide from one caregiver to another.
This week’s video is packed with real caregiving tips from Careblazers — the kind of insights you only get from people who’ve been through it.
I challenge you to use at least one of these tips starting today!
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Sending love,
Board-certified Geropsychologist
Founder, Dementia Careblazers
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