Caregiving Humor: If We Don't Laugh We'll Cry

Dear Candid Caregiver: My mother is in a lovely assisted living facility and I have to say that she’s having a ball. While she’s always had a tendency to play “the Grand Lady,” this arrangement seems to have given her even more of a feeling of entitlement. There’s another woman with a similar personality and they seem to have a turf war going on, even to the point of “recruiting” people for their tables. I’m thrilled that Mom has competition – it’s about time – and I find the whole scenario funny. I don’t see a problem with laughing... Read the full article on HealthCentral about humor and why it's part of a caregiver's sanity: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesThere's No Way Around Grief Other Than Working Through ItDaughter Shouldn’t Let Dad’s Post-Stroke Communication Problems Keep Her AwayHow We Celebrate Christmas While Dealing With Dementia 
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