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

Posted by jal333 @jal333, Mar 9 8:28am

Here is an excellent article with good tips. Not only to read for the ALZ or dementia caregiver, but also to share with friends and family who are strugling how to help.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/us/dementia-alzheimers-care-gene-hackman.html

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Caregivers: Dementia Support Group.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 21 7:43pm

@jal333, what tip resonated the most with you?

jal333 | @jal333 | Mar 22 8:23am

In reply to @colleenyoung "@jal333, what tip resonated the most with you?" + (show)

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.

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

In reply to @jal333 "It's essential that caregivers reach out for support to LEARN how to cope throughout the journey..." + (show)

@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.