Can I just take a moment to thank all the people who come to this site making it what it is? When I first went on the internet a few years ago having tons of questions about how to handle things dealing with my grandma back when my mom was still alive, the search I did sent me here. I went to the site hesitant at first wondering how a website maintained mostly by other caregivers, could really help me. Then I started to read the discussions and questions and realized it was what I was dealing with. I wasn't really alone in this. It's been a blessing to be able to come here, search for a topic, or write out a topic and have so many people write on it making me realize I am not really alone in such a great task of caring for a grandma with severe dementia. So even though we are in February, I'm downstairs in the basement hiding while my caregiver cares for my grandma during the 2 hour break I get each day, I'm feeling thankful for you guys!
Believe me (please) I've had a lifetime being walked on/over and now I have a career change (@59) I'm not a doormat or a PLP, piece of lavatory paper/public leaning post. I am though a caring, compassionate, loving person, who makes a great friend. I've learnt that how I see myself reflects how I present myself and in turn how others perceive me.
Go for it LaraLu show yourself and the world how lovely you are :~)
I really wish everyone who has parents that are approaching that elderly stage where they are just starting to need help, would come here to read. Otherwise, we don't seek help until we are caught up with the situations, not knowing what to do.
Also too bad we can't get our aging parents to come here to read to see if they see themselves in any of these situations, thus saying to themselves "am I doing that?"
And that's what I'm most grateful for. It's the many people here who give me a reality check, offering perspective and support into my situation and attitude without even knowing it.
It's sooo nice to know there are others who deal with the same daily issues.. Hugs..