Caring For Aging Parents Support Group
Caring for aging parents can be a difficul time as we become the caretakers for our parents. This broad responsibility can encompass such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and in-home care. Whether you have just started caring for your parents or just need a place to talk, we're here.
Hi,
I have been watching videos of
Teepa Snow , Occupational Therapist who has developed a Positive Approach when caring for pepole with dementia and ALZ.
My life is SO much easier. Many times my attitude and expected outcomes were way off when dealing with my Mom. It didn't help that my Mom was always difficult and demanding. Now, it is similar but easily manage by a few adjustments.
If you get a chance to attend one of her events in person it will be so rewarding. She was every bit as incredible as her videos.
So far I have had limited dealings with dementia.
When a dr called me and said she had early dementia and ALZ I was floored. After watching how to approach the subject differently, things really settled.
It stunned me to "get away"
with redirecting her. This is how I knew things really had changed and a new approach was necessary.
Yes mom. I saw the Russian submarine in the pond. Let's go make them some lunch.