Practicing Patience: Alzheimer's and the Importance of Empathy...During that time, I found it very hard to have patience with her....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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."...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coping With Progressing Alzheimer's Symptoms...Along with patience, empathy and understanding are key....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Living With Alzheimer’s?...Keep their perspective in mind while practicing patience and understanding....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Treating People With Dignity...Another key share was approaching a loved one with love and patience....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Early Stage Memory Loss: Have a Little Patience...Now is a good time to practice patience. Simply remembering the task is hard enough....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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....Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When it's Time to Take the Car Keys Away...Everyone's patience was tested during these long few minutes....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Time Spent Together is Priceless...As a man of patience, this was hard to observe....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Caregiving and Sharing Thanks...Dad was always grateful for the generosity of my time and patience....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Struggling Not to Be So Sad...I often lose my patience, maybe because when he had surgeries or was sick I could nurse him back to health and make him better....Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 2: Above the Belt...Layering can be tricky and takes patience. Additionally, sleeves tend to ride up to the elbow causing discomfort....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
