Cheer loudly!
CAREGIVER NOTE:
We’ve had about 3 good weeks of solid sleep at night… but the cycle was interrupted by a wake-up and a “niggle.” After a bit of food, a conversation about the “niggle,” he was able to go back to sleep. I’m happy that we can resolve most things after asking a couple of questions to determine what’s wrong. Fortunately, these were easy to answer. Fingers crossed that this part of the cycle is short-lived. 🙂
Be a blessing every day.
Be kind in your offerings….
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Sometimes there is no amount of reframing that you can do to redirect the way things are going. We can laugh about it now, but it wasn’t so funny at the time. A shopping trip was quickly arranged. The stores he insisted on going to did not have the item he desperately wanted on the floor – prebuilt. He wants the machine assembled and ready to fire up and get things going (even with 10 inches of snow on the ground). Plans were made to try again next weekend when things weren’t so busy here at the house. He agreed and added that he was bringing home a few extras as well.
Even though our days are jam-packed, it might be good to add these to our to-do list as well.
Don’t give up… the end results will be worth it.
Don’t forget…..
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Don’t forget to share what’s going right a few times as often as you can. When they opt in on a suggestion or are active for a little longer than you anticipated. Maybe even eat a food that isn’t on their top 10 list of what they generally eat or whatever. Bring a smile to their face and share freely. There’s no better prescription for having a good day than bringing a bit of light back their way. We had such an experience yesterday. There was pure joy in his face and he really seemed to enjoy an activity we hadn’t done for a couple of months and was a little disappointed when it ended. We’ll be repeating the activity again soon.
How many miracles will you experience today?
Keep your dreams alive!
Create some fabulous memories today.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Make time to listen to the memories. Dementia and Alzheimer’s rob the memories and today may be the last time you hear the story. Drag out the photo albums or memory books. Take time to identify people in the photos. Record stories – record them singing or just talking. There will come a day when you’ll want to hear their voice again….
Share a smile today.
Greatitudes 