Would I Be a Better Alzheimer’s Caregiver?
Considering what I know now about Alzheimer’s and caregiving, I often wonder if I would be a better caregiver? Would I understand better what Mother and Auntie were going through? Would I have more patience? Would I learn to take better care of myself so I wasn’t so tired?
I don’t have an answer, but I understand so much more about this disease and hopefully what caregivers and the Alzheimer’s patients are feeling. I wasn’t a poor caregiver. I did all I could for Mother and Auntie as I understood our situations several years ago. But I’ve concluded that by learning all one can about this disease and caregiving, they can become better caregivers.
Looking back, I’m glad I did take time from my life to care for Mother and Auntie. I developed a deeper love for these ladies midst the frustrations. I better understand Alzheimer’s and its effect on victims, caregivers, and families.
Hopefully, from our journey (Mother’s, Auntie’s and mine) through this phase of our lives, I can help others to understand and cope.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. Just jot something in the commets section of the blog.
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