Caregivers Can Troubleshoot and Empathize Without “Fixing” Everything

Photo credit Andrea Picquadio Dear Carol: My mom, now 87, voluntarily moved to assisted living three years ago. She said at the time that she loved it. She continues to have chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis and takes medications for the usual age-related issues. Even though she forgets things more often than she used to, she doesn’t seem to have dementia. Lately, though, she’s started complaining about being “forced” to move to “this place,” saying that she hates it. Of course, she likes some caregivers better than others, but nothing major seems to have changed regarding her care. I visit several times a week, bring her treats, and take her out for fun. What more can I do to make her happy? – PS Continue reading on Inforum for some insights into what may be going on with someone who has a sudden change like this and whether or not we can even fix it: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon. ***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their products are from sustainably managed forests and recycled controlled sources              Related StoriesHumor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeut...
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