Dear Caregivers,
This seems like a good discussion in which to share a new book I recently discovered at the public library. It's "Travelers to Unimaginable Lands; Stories of Dementia, The Caregiver, And The Human Brain", by Dasha Kiper. This book focuses on the caregiver. Much of the kindness & occasional humor that comes through the author's words reminds me of the late Oliver Sacks's work. (The author leans on some of his books throughout). Like this Support Group, the book contains the stories of caregivers. It provides as well accessible analysis about OUR (we caregivers) responses to our loved one with dementia & ideas about where they come from. I have found this thoughtful book to be so illuminating & helpful. I hope that other caregivers in this group will find it helpful as well.
Be kind to yourselves, everyone!