I'm very happy to find this channel! I'm not the caregiver, my mom is. She takes care of my grandma who has Alzheimer's. I am from Brazil and my mom don't speak English, therefore she won't understand your videos. But I've decided to search about it because my grandma is having a lot more of anger moments, she hallucinates, she wants to go home, so many things. It's getting worse, my mom is the only caregiver, and she's forgetting to take care of herself, so she is becoming stressed and she is not being able to deal with my grandma as well as she could. I'm trying to talk to her, convince her to find moments to take care of her, but she always has an excuse. Now I downloaded the careblazer survival guide in the hope that I can help my mom help herself. So thank you very much for your videos, I was lost on what I could do, but now I am learning where to start. Thank you! 😊
I’m a caregiver and your information is very valuable. I’m currently looking into taking the course as my wife was just dx’d at 54 with frontotemporal dementia.
I am so sorry to hear about your wife 😢. We’d love to welcome you inside the program. Reach out if you have any questions or need extra info- just reply to any of our emails and we’ll help. 💖
I wish you the best on your mission. Stay safe & thanks for serving our country & helping Caregivers. You are a kind & compassionate Soul. Sending prayers of protection.......
In the discussion about caregivers I would like to hear more about the miriad and spectacular ways people implode because of the relentless stress, anxiety, grief and depression, feelings of helplessness and dislocation. I found the pain so great I sort escape from anyplace I could find it. Obviously this created a lot of pain for loved ones around me.( Loved ones who weren't around to help by the way) . The general understanding that caregivers are the second patient and should be regarded as such needs to be more widely understood and accepted. As does the notion of Acting Out and Anticipatory Grief. Thanks for listening. Ruth
I get mad at myself when I get frustrated or something isn't working. I have my mom I'm caring for and a special needs brother. It's a lot but no one wants to go to a home. Thankkkk u
Yeah, completely understand this. If I can't get out of the house to relax, I go into my study and play video games to relax, cos if I don't relax, i lose my marbles so quick, but in the back of my head I'm always worrying what mum is doing in the loungeroom.
@@dacytoxic8179My mom can’t come downstairs and do I stay downstairs as much as I can. Of course when she calls my name I have to run because she’s hard of hearing. I just hope I can catch a few hours break in between meals. In that time if not working at the office, I’m washing folding, cleaning, taking care of pets. I can work at home 2 days, which calms her to know I’m here. She and I were close all through my life and now I’m just a caregiver. She’s hard of hearing and conversation is close to impossible. That’s been hard.
I can't sleep, i barely eat,lost 3 kilos in 2 months. I don't have the time for me. I have a duty to fulfil. It won't be worse than a war. Thank you for this.
I've experienced seeing caregivers of dementia patients in our family. They end up sacrificing their own health and well being, it's tough because it's difficult to navigate through in getting professional help. It's very sad because I've seen care takers end up with dementia themselves as a result of all the stress and lack of rest. My wife and our family are currently caring for a dementia stricken parent. Not too long ago she was a caretaker for her husband with dementia. Unfortunately the whole family suffers and normal life is put on hold. I hope there is a break through to help prevent dementia, alzheimers etc.
I've been watching a bit and I kike that your tone is very nice plus,,the person I'm caregiver for is in next room and i I don't want him to know how often I got to refer to you,, lol you are a blessing and awesome speaker and deserve the valor award and all them other awards they need to give to people like us///You! Thanks bigrime forever
One of my problems is getting my mum to accept her limitations without her being upset. She is 91, has multiple co-morbidities, has LBD and is registered blind. She wants to do all the household chores that she used to do, and every day I find a small task, even if it is slightly risky, but she's not happy
Thank you so much for your videos. They are so helpful. Please can you do a video on dealing with hallucinations, especially without having to lie to my mum? I'm desperate.
Your right. My husband just passed away and now I am still stressed and not feeling well. I miss taking care of him or just being with him..I sometimes think he is trying to pull me toward him.
@@Every_Day_islike_Sunday A friend of mine lost his wife and he said it took him 3 years to feel better. I am glad you are able to live with it better now..I am in full depression and grief right now. My son came to help me take care of husband his Dad and he is living with me now. He is divorced and retired.
@@lindauribe6872 you are so blessed to have help at this time. My family was in anither state and friends were nowhere to be seen. I felt so lonely. I have since moved in with my sister because i needed family. You will be ok in time. Just remember you had a great love and that will always stay with you. Blessings.
I’m at a loss on how to explain to my mom it’s not ok to eat certain things because of her blood sugar. She’s diabetic. I wanna bang my head on a wall.
What a Blessing YOU ARE🤗
I'm very happy to find this channel! I'm not the caregiver, my mom is. She takes care of my grandma who has Alzheimer's. I am from Brazil and my mom don't speak English, therefore she won't understand your videos. But I've decided to search about it because my grandma is having a lot more of anger moments, she hallucinates, she wants to go home, so many things. It's getting worse, my mom is the only caregiver, and she's forgetting to take care of herself, so she is becoming stressed and she is not being able to deal with my grandma as well as she could. I'm trying to talk to her, convince her to find moments to take care of her, but she always has an excuse. Now I downloaded the careblazer survival guide in the hope that I can help my mom help herself. So thank you very much for your videos, I was lost on what I could do, but now I am learning where to start. Thank you! 😊
I’m a caregiver and your information is very valuable. I’m currently looking into taking the course as my wife was just dx’d at 54 with frontotemporal dementia.
I am so sorry to hear about your wife 😢. We’d love to welcome you inside the program. Reach out if you have any questions or need extra info- just reply to any of our emails and we’ll help. 💖
You are very encouraging! Thank you for some good insights into a very difficult situation! 😇😇😇
Your vids are a soothing balm in the thorny journey of dementia caregiving.
Thank you for your wise words given in these videos. I no longer seem to have time for me, to do the things that give me pleasure.
I wish you the best on your mission. Stay safe & thanks for serving our country & helping Caregivers. You are a kind & compassionate Soul. Sending prayers of protection.......
In the discussion about caregivers I would like to hear more about the miriad and spectacular ways people implode because of the relentless stress, anxiety, grief and depression, feelings of helplessness and dislocation. I found the pain so great I sort escape from anyplace I could find it. Obviously this created a lot of pain for loved ones around me.( Loved ones who weren't around to help by the way) . The general understanding that caregivers are the second patient and should be regarded as such needs to be more widely understood and accepted. As does the notion of Acting Out and Anticipatory Grief. Thanks for listening. Ruth
Excellent advice.
Thank you for your video and your time please stay safe
I get mad at myself when I get frustrated or something isn't working. I have my mom I'm caring for and a special needs brother. It's a lot but no one wants to go to a home. Thankkkk u
To be fair, a person has to have time to care for self. Some folk haven't any spare time. But it certainly is a huge perk to those who have that time.
Yeah, completely understand this. If I can't get out of the house to relax, I go into my study and play video games to relax, cos if I don't relax, i lose my marbles so quick, but in the back of my head I'm always worrying what mum is doing in the loungeroom.
@@dacytoxic8179My mom can’t come downstairs and do I stay downstairs as much as I can. Of course when she calls my name I have to run because she’s hard of hearing. I just hope I can catch a few hours break in between meals. In that time if not working at the office, I’m washing folding, cleaning, taking care of pets. I can work at home 2 days, which calms her to know I’m here. She and I were close all through my life and now I’m just a caregiver. She’s hard of hearing and conversation is close to impossible. That’s been hard.
I can't sleep, i barely eat,lost 3 kilos in 2 months. I don't have the time for me. I have a duty to fulfil. It won't be worse than a war. Thank you for this.
It is a good weight loss plan, that's for sure. I could sleep for days and not get caught up! I'm always running...
I've experienced seeing caregivers of dementia patients in our family.
They end up sacrificing their own health and well being, it's tough because it's difficult to navigate through in getting professional help.
It's very sad because I've seen care takers end up with dementia themselves as a result of all the stress and lack of rest.
My wife and our family are currently caring for a dementia stricken parent. Not too long ago she was a caretaker for her husband with dementia. Unfortunately the whole family suffers and normal life is put on hold.
I hope there is a break through to help prevent dementia, alzheimers etc.
Plz help my father is in dementia he talks himself am very secared how to handle this situation he is 54 years is any kind of medician for this
I've been watching a bit and I kike that your tone is very nice plus,,the person I'm caregiver for is in next room and i
I don't want him to know how often I got to refer to you,, lol you are a blessing and awesome speaker and deserve the valor award and all them other awards they need to give to people like us///You! Thanks bigrime forever
One of my problems is getting my mum to accept her limitations without her being upset. She is 91, has multiple co-morbidities, has LBD and is registered blind. She wants to do all the household chores that she used to do, and every day I find a small task, even if it is slightly risky, but she's not happy
Great reminders
Thank you so much for your videos. They are so helpful. Please can you do a video on dealing with hallucinations, especially without having to lie to my mum? I'm desperate.
Your right. My husband just passed away and now I am still stressed and not feeling well. I miss taking care of him or just being with him..I sometimes think he is trying to pull me toward him.
You're in grief and it will take time. I lost mine in 2011. It took me three years to start moving on. Be kind to yourself.
@@Every_Day_islike_Sunday A friend of mine lost his wife and he said it took him 3 years to feel better. I am glad you are able to live with it better now..I am in full depression and grief right now. My son came to help me take care of husband his Dad and he is living with me now. He is divorced and retired.
@@lindauribe6872 you are so blessed to have help at this time. My family was in anither state and friends were nowhere to be seen. I felt so lonely. I have since moved in with my sister because i needed family. You will be ok in time. Just remember you had a great love and that will always stay with you. Blessings.
@@Every_Day_islike_Sunday Thank you. Mom and Dad and all grandparents are gone.Just my son and I are left.. Thanks again for thoughtful kind words.
Could you guide me to your explanation as to what to say or do when my loved one wants to go home.
Yes I do get anxious ever time what does that mean
I need help my father have some syptoms of the dmentia am very secared wht to do plzzzzz
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I’m at a loss on how to explain to my mom it’s not ok to eat certain things because of her blood sugar. She’s diabetic. I wanna bang my head on a wall.
I was looking for key points for my client. Self-pitty does not help my client.