28 Apr 2015
by Bobbi Carducci
in caregiver humor, Dementia, family issues, home health care, mental illness, nursing, sandwich generation, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Bobbi Carducci, caregiver advice, Caregiver humor, dementia, Dysphagia, elder care, Family, in home caregivier, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, respite care, sundowning
So often as a caregiver I felt overwhelmed. What did I miss? What could I have done different? Where did I fail him? I’m quite sure you are not much different. I’m not going to tell you not to feel that way. It won’t change anything. It seems that second guessing ourselves is part of living with these terrible diseases. What I hope to do is help you through it. One the hard days, and there are many, try to remember this, “more action is not needed to create order and peace.”
Go quiet, even if it’s just for a moment, and know you are doing the right thing,
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27 Apr 2015
by Bobbi Carducci
in caregiver humor, family issues, home health care, mental illness, nursing, sandwich generation, understanding dementia, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Caregiver humor, Caregiver Support, Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, elder care, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, sundowning
I’m a little late this morning. I caught I nasty cold over the weekend and slept in. I want you all to know I appreciate all you do for others and even when I don’t feel well I am here for you. I know some of you are close to the end of your rope and wondering how you can go on. I was there many times with Rodger. Caregiving is very hard and no one who hasn’t done can appreciate what you do every day. My prayer for you today is that you find a few moments to be calm and know you are not alone.
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26 Apr 2015
by Bobbi Carducci
in care giving, caregiver humor, Dementia, family issues, mental illness, nursing, sandwich generation, understanding dementia, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Bobbi Carducci, Book for caregivers, Caregiver Support, Dysphagia, Parkinson's Disease, sandwich generation
Leave a message in the comment section and let me know how you are doing. I hope there is a smile in your day today.
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30 Nov 2014
by Bobbi Carducci
in care giving, caregiver humor, Dementia, family issues, home health care, looping, mental illness, nursing, sandwich generation, schizophrenia, Uncategorized, understanding dementia, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Bobbi Carducci, Book for caregivers, Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, Dysphagia, family stories, help for caregivers, Home Health, Lewy Body Dementia, Open Books Press, paranoid schizophrenia, Parkinson's Disease, precious moments, respite care, sandwich generation, Senior Health, sundowning
This is the final day of National Blog Post Month and I met my goal of posting a blog a day. It’s been difficult at times to find something meaningful to share with you. Not that I don’t have anything to say, there is so much more to our story I am confident I can write about caregiving for many years to come. The sometimes difficult part is to be inspired on any given day to the degree that will honor all that you do.
This weekend two of my youngest granddaughters were here over night. They ran me ragged and I loved every minute of it. They just left with their Mom. I knew it would be exhausting but I want to spend as much time with them as possible while they are little and I am still able to hold them on my lap and tell them stories. One of the things I treasure most about these visits is the hugs. Tiny arms wrapped around me always bring me a sense of peace and an outpouring of love. It doesn’ matter how young or old we are, a hug is one of the greatest gifts we have to offer.
Hug your loved one today. You will both be enriched by it.
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29 Nov 2014
by Bobbi Carducci
in care giving, caregiver humor, Dementia, family issues, home health care, mental illness, nursing, sandwich generation, Uncategorized, understanding dementia, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Bobbi Carducci, Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, Dysphagia, family stories, help for caregivers, Home Health, Lewy Body Dementia, Open Books Press, paranoid schizophrenia, Parkinson's Disease, prayer, precious moments, respite care, sandwich generation, Senior Health, sundowning
Hands reaching for one another speak to me as you can probably tell from this image as well as the images on the cover of Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver and my business card. They remind me of the innocence of my childhood and the many times I reached for the hand of my mother or father and the sense of security their touch inspired.
And of course I’ll never forget the first time I held the hand of one my four babies. The tiny fingers would wrap around one of mine as we bonded body to body. I held their hand when they took their first wobbly steps. When they prepared to walk into school for the first time I felt the loss as their grip loosened and they began to slip away from my protection.
Now I hold the hand of my loved ones as we take our final steps together and although it is the hardest thing I’ll ever do it is a gift I will not shy from.
As a child you held my hand … Now is my turn to hold yours.
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28 Nov 2014
by Bobbi Carducci
in care giving, caregiver anger, caregiver humor, caregiver murder-suicide, Dementia, elderly murder-suicide, family issues, home health care, looping, mental illness, nursing, sandwich generation, schizophrenia, Uncategorized, understanding dementia, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Bobbi Carducci, Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, Dysphagia, elder care, family stories, help for caregivers, home care, Lewy Body Dementia, Open Books Press, paranoid schizophrenia, Parkinson's Disease, prayer, precious moments, sandwich generation, Senior Health, sundowning, Thanksgiving
At the end of the day I spent so much time going over what I might have done better and trying to figure out how to fix an unfixable problem I lost sight of the truth. Together we were doing our best and that was all anyone could ask of us.
Caregiver, be kind to yourself you are doing something wonderful every day.
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26 Nov 2014
by Bobbi Carducci
in care giving, caregiver humor, mental illness, understanding dementia, women's issues
Tags: Alzheimer's, Bobbi Carducci, Caregiver humor, Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, Dysphagia, elder care, family stories, Home Health, Lewy Body Dementia, Open Books Press, Parkinson's Disease, precious moments, respite care, sandwich generation, sparkly helmet, straight jacket, Thanksgiving
As you continue to care for your loved ones and prepare to recognize the Thanksgiving holiday in a way that is best for you and your family; I offer a bit of humor in the hope of bringing a smile to your face.
And in honor of your making it through as I’m sure you will, you are a caregiver after all, here is your sparkling helmet.
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