Never give up on anybody and that includes yourself. Dieter F Uchtdorf
choices
caregiver
you can…
Do something that brings joy and happiness to your heart today.
dawning
Appreciate the gifts of each and every day.
If you get the chance, arise early and watch the sun rise…. or take a few moments during the evening hours and watch the sun set and the stars fill the sky.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Somedays are just hard — for everyone. I’m really hoping the disappointments from yesterday won’t fill today. He does enjoy a warm slice of freshly baked bread. I believe that might have been the highlight of the day.
it only takes a nano-second
Why waste your precious energy. Make the most of those nano-seconds!
3 things
You might just be the “angel of kindness” that someone needs today.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Sometimes, there is no simple way to get through the wall of confusion. Just don’t close them off when you can’t find the door or a window.
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Keep your heart open to ALL the possibilities.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Confusion and dysregulation. Despite being in the same space, but my not being within his direct eyesight for a bit longer than usual, we saw some behaviors that haven’t been around for a long while. Once things were sorted out; his feelings expressed and validated, we were able to get things back on track and end on a good note.
life-long learning
Don’t shut the door to learning something new.
Fill in the blank. Today I learned that I can ____________________.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Watch for the signs, then listen. The actions/behaviors he was exhibiting indicated that something in his “world” isn’t quite right. Listening to his concerns and what he thought as next steps helped him felt seen and heard. After a brief discussion as to next steps to resolve his concern, a plan was accepted and put into place immediately. You could almost see the anxiety drain away and relief enter in.
reflect
Start your week with seeing the good in your day.
today
Repeat daily.
focus
Find some good in every day.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Celebrate the little things. Another day of sharing memories. Another day of showing care and love for those in his circle — including those long gone and those still here.
Greatitudes 