Avoiding "Burn Out" Do something for yourself each day

I know this isn't quite on subject but it is from my perspective:

My mom is the caregiver and I have reminded her to keep a list of things she needs done around the house and post it so that when I, my brothers or sisters are there we can help her with these things. We are in the habbit of looking for that list and we kindly scold her if it is empty. It is a way for her to ask for help without feeling like a begger.

I have also called my siblings to arrange a time for one to visit with dad while other(s) of us take mom on an outing. We think we are going to make a schedule of this so that she does not have to ask.

I give her every Monday and one sister gives her every Wednesday (mom's choice of days) so she can remain active at the senior center.

If you know a caretaker . . . treat them special!! You can give your approval of putting the loved one with AD in a home but don't use it as an excuse to bow out of helping.

If you are not the primary caretaker and not the person with AD . . . please help these 'gifts from God' to get a break.

Blessings!

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In His grip,
AlwaysRosie                        
Psalms: 139

 

^{UCTD, Hashimoto's, SAD, Diverticulosis, Glucose Intolerance}

AR.In my opinion you and your siblings are doing exactly what a family should do when they have a loved one with AD.Making the lists and making sure that you give your Mom some "free time" is wonderful.I commend you and your family for going that extra mile,it makes all the difference in the world.More families need to do something similiar for their loved ones...........................Basically you are all pitching in and yet are able to have some time to do stuff for yourselves and in my opinion this makes it better so that yous do not start to resent your loved one for needing you so much and you avoid the "burn out" GREAT JOB........God Bless and Keep You and Your Family Safe and Healthy

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    I cannot keep your feet from stumbling..........I can only offer my hand that you might grasp it and not fall...........Lyn

TTT

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