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New to Caregiving? Here are 5 Great Tips That Will Make You a Better Caregiver

October 6, 2020

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You run. #dementia #dementiaawareness #alzheimers

You run. #dementia #dementiaawareness #alzheimers #alz #caregiver

Happy Halloween! May none of your at-home caregive

Happy Halloween! May none of your at-home caregivers ghost you this day!⁣
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There is only one answer.⁣ ⁣ #fighter #support

There is only one answer.⁣
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#fighter #support #supported ⁣
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This is made to be funny, but what's not funny is

This is made to be funny, but what's not funny is when you step up to help take care of your loved one and the rest of your family is nowhere to be found. ⁣
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Comment 👻 if you agree!⁣
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Love is where it all begins. I'd say something abo

Love is where it all begins. I'd say something about "where it ends", but it doesn't, does it? ⁣
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#love #lovealwayswins #loveneverends ⁣
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If you kept all of your LO's stuff in one binder,

If you kept all of your LO's stuff in one binder, what would be your most needed item? Have you even though about keeping notes on your LO's journey?⁣
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Listen, you don't have to keep crazy extensive notes on your loved one, but there will be times that something happens, and you'll want to keep a note of that. ⁣
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Things like: ⁣
➡They're starting to not remember how to use utensils⁣
➡They have real troubles word finding⁣
➡They need to be bathed⁣
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They're will be things your doctor may want to know about your LO's milestones, and it helps to write that down. ⁣
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#binder #organization ⁣
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This can go a couple of different ways. ⁣ ⁣ On

This can go a couple of different ways. ⁣
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One way is that you need to appreciate how far you've come as a caregiver. You were not great on day one or two, and you've learned a LOT since then!⁣
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The other way is that everyday is that you may have really screwed up today. you said something stupid. You fought back and didn't jump into their world. ⁣
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It's okay. ⁣
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One off day doesn't make you the world's worst caregiver, and one day won't make you the best. ⁣
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Your house does not equal safety.⁣ ⁣ Just like

Your house does not equal safety.⁣
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Just like preparing for a new baby, there are steps that you will need to take in order to have your L.O. come and live with you. ⁣
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For god's sake, tape down the rugs or GET RID OF 'EM!!⁣
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Listen, we get you. ⁣ ⁣ You've got a lot on yo

Listen, we get you. ⁣
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You've got a lot on your plate. People are asking too much of you in "unprecedented times" (yeah, yeah, we know...). ⁣
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But please, PLEASE remember that your L.O. is here now. Take out your phone right now and take a few pictures. ⁣
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These are HARD times, but these are the good days. ⁣
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Dance to something that makes them smile. Read to them. Do whatever makes them smile, even just for a minute. ⁣
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#gooddays #goodtimes #dancing ⁣
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Because you deserve it.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #vegetables #wa

Because you deserve it.⁣
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#vegetables #washyourface #selfcare #selfcareishealthcare ⁣
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They don't mean it, I mean it.⁣ ⁣ It's so impo

They don't mean it, I mean it.⁣
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It's so important to take a step back and see your life as a caregiver and your L.O. from a 30,000 foot view. ⁣
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Their brain is dying. It's not a nice thing to think about, but when they are kicking and biting you because they don't remember you and are scared because their brain is in lizard mode and all they can do is fight or flight...⁣
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They don't mean it. I mean it. ⁣
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Mealtime doesn't have to be super complicated.⁣

Mealtime doesn't have to be super complicated.⁣
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Mealtimes don't really need to be "mealtime" For some LOs, there are many mealtimes in a day. They can be walking around and eating. ⁣
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As long as they get the calories, That's really what matters!⁣
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#calories #fingerfoods #mealtime #breakfast #lunch #dinner #highcalorie #alz #caregiversupport #alzsucks #caregiver #dementia #dementiasucks #dementiacaregiver #alzsupport #moderncaregivers #themoderncaregivers #millennialcaregiving #millennialcaregiver #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #Alzheimers #endalz #carers #enddementia #eating #yum

Everyone knows that when you take small kids out,

Everyone knows that when you take small kids out, you need a diaper bag...⁣
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But what about when you're going out with your Loved One, who may be incontinent? ⁣
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First, Let's give our Loved One some dignity and NOT call it a "Diaper Bag". I like Go Bag. It's not that they're infantile, but they'll need supplies, and you'll have the bag. What supplies will they need?⁣
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It's the stuff that no one wants to talk about. Taking your LO to the bathroom. No one wants this scenario, but it's got to get done. ⁣
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The list above is a great way to be prepared if you're going somewhere with your LO.⁣
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What other items should I include? Comment below!⁣
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#caregiverlife #gobag #briefs #snacks #goingout ⁣
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Enough said.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #alz #caregiversupport #a

Enough said.⁣
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There are the good days. There are the bad days. T

There are the good days. There are the bad days. There are the "Holy $*%& I need a gallon of wine to forget entirely about this day!"⁣
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A day is 24 hours. That's it. It's a blink of an eye in our lives, and once we nod off, yesterday is done. The ledger is clear.⁣
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But know that it's also okay to be really ready for mom to go to bed. For the kids to go to bed. For the world to give you 3 minutes of uninterrupted blank space in your brain. ⁣
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Either way, take it one day at a time. ⁣
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Did you do it? ⁣ ⁣ Were you able to take some

Did you do it? ⁣
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Were you able to take some deep breaths? ⁣
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It's so incredibly important to stop every now and again, no matter what you do, and breathe. ⁣
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Breathing brings us back to the present moment. All of the hard things that are going on in ours lives AND caring for a loved one won't get any easier until you just breathe. ⁣
#breathe #selfregulate #present #thismoment #alz #caregiversupport #alzsucks #caregiver #dementia #dementiasucks #dementiacaregiver #alzsupport #moderncaregivers #themoderncaregivers #millennialcaregiving #millennialcaregiver #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #Alzheimers #endalz #carers #enddementia

It's not hard. It's just the last thing we want to

It's not hard. It's just the last thing we want to do.⁣
I literally sat on my bed on my knees like a frog and stretched while I was scrolling the 'gram. and guess what?⁣
I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!!⁣
Just do it. You're welcome.⁣
#stretching #stretch #goodforyou #alz #caregiversupport #alzsucks #caregiver #dementia #dementiasucks #dementiacaregiver #alzsupport #moderncaregivers #themoderncaregivers #millennialcaregiving #millennialcaregiver #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #Alzheimers #endalz #carers #enddementia

We're working on mindset a lot here lately! ⁣
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Life in general is really heard right now, and if we can't change our situation, then we can change how we feel about it! ⁣
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4 Shifts to Improve Your Caregiver Mindset: Minds

4 Shifts to Improve Your Caregiver Mindset: Mindsets are powerful. They dictate what we do, how we feel and our attitude towards life in general. It's been said that if you have a poor mindset, then you won't be able to make it through this process. I'm not saying it's easy but these four ideas can help change the trajectory of your future for the better! Above are 4 easy mindset shifts to improve your mindset about caregiving. What are your thoughts about caregiver burnout? What are the best ways to keep your goals in perspective when you're feeling discouraged? #alz #caregiversupport #alzsucks #caregiver #dementia #dementiasucks #dementiacaregiver #alzsupport #moderncaregivers #themoderncaregivers #millennialcaregiving #millennialcaregiver #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #Alzheimers #endalz #carers #enddementia #burnout #caregiverburnout #mindset #mindsetshift

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