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Struggling how to care for yourself and ask for help as a caregiver?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Apr 2 6:34pm | Replies (3)
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@jal333

It's essential that caregivers reach out for support to LEARN how to cope throughout the journey of Dementia and associated aging issues. Every day is different. Issues change quickly and it's difficult to be alone. Also, informing family and friends of the situation opens the door for conversation so that we can sort out those individuals who many NOT be most helpful.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 2 6:34pm

@jal333, such a good takeaway from the article. It also sounds like you've lived that first-hand.

Have you seen this list that @IndianaScott started?
- IMNSHO: The Top Ten Things NOT to say to a Caregiver
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/imnsho-the-top-ten-things-not-to-say-to-a-caregiver/
Kind of relates to your point about sorting out your helpers and those you are not helpful.

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