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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Nov 13, 2023 | Replies (32)
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@colleenyoung

@mib1217, you're so right that a caregiver has to also take care of themselves in order to be able to care for others. Often that is easier said than done. Caregiving can be all consuming.

What moments (if only minutes) did you carve out for yourself? What worked? What didn't?

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anotherday | @anotherday | Nov 7, 2023

I'd love to know how to carve out some time for me. I'm currently navigating the search for someone whom I can trust to come into our home and watch over and help him as needed so I can take some time out for me. What works for me to get a few minutes currently is to NOT announce that I'm going to enjoy a soak in the tub or sit down to read for awhile. If I announce - he goes into needy mode. I've learned to keep it quiet.

I hope fellow caregivers respond to Colleen Young's questions. I need some answers.

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