Practicing Patience: Alzheimer's and the Importance of Empathy...During that time, I found it very hard to have patience with her....reactions2comments
Community Views: Tips for New Caregivers..."Patience, patience, and more patience will be needed to survive this journey." "You must have patience, or things will be terrible every day."...reactions1comment
Call the Midwife: Lessons For Caregivers in Patience & Dignity...It also doesn’t mean we should lose our patience with them or talk to them roughly....reactions1comment
Coping With Progressing Alzheimer's Symptoms...Along with patience, empathy and understanding are key....reactionscomments
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Living With Alzheimer’s?...Keep their perspective in mind while practicing patience and understanding....reactionscomments
Community Views: Treating People With Dignity...Another key share was approaching a loved one with love and patience....reactionscomments
Early Stage Memory Loss: Have a Little Patience...Now is a good time to practice patience. Simply remembering the task is hard enough....reactions4comments
Be Careful What You Wish For...You don't magically get patience. A situation occurs that requires patience. You don't wake up one day all resilient....reactions2comments
Arlie & Freddie: In Sickness and in Health...He was a masterclass in patience, in dedication, and in love. I hope to be half of the person he was....reactions3comments
Understanding Nonverbal Communication...So while it may take some patience and practice at first, learning how to properly recognize and answer these signs correctly is worth all the effort so...reactionscomments
The Tricky Stages of Alzheimer's: Coping with Behavioral Symptoms...Prioritizing our health, mentally and physically is the force behind our patience and energy level....reactions2comments
When it's Time to Take the Car Keys Away...Everyone's patience was tested during these long few minutes....reactionscomments
Faith, Caregiving, and Hope: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Love...So, I pray for extra patience, which is one of those "surgery prayers" that requires a procedure or situation that requires patience, not a divine imbuing...reactions1comment
What Are Some Creative Outlets for Coping With Frustration?...Patience and understanding can also go a long way. We’ve all been in a position where we felt misunderstood or not heard....reactionscomments
My Journey Through My Husband's Dementia...So the guilt from not having patience with him went to having guilt for putting him in the nursing home. He has been there for a year now....reactions6comments
Time Spent Together is Priceless...As a man of patience, this was hard to observe....reactions4comments
Caregiving and Sharing Thanks...Dad was always grateful for the generosity of my time and patience....reactionscomments
What is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?...I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....reactions69repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
How to Cope with Communication Challenges...It’s important to encourage a two-way discussion as long as possible, make eye contact with the person, and have patience....
Advice for the First-Time, Newly Minted Alzheimer's Caregiver...You are going to need strength and patience for years on end, so make sure that you're taking time for yourself now and then....reactions1comment