Hi Jodi - Exactly! It's why I made the comments about how I was drained emotionally deciphering what was happening with dad ...and he was able to converse but very exhausted...and wasn't one to express his feelings openly. So I totally agree trying to hold an expectation that this is a norm-everyday standard is untenable.
I'm grateful for your response because you've hit on what I didn't embark on in this article—that this breakthrough validation method is an aspiration. It would be beautiful for our loved ones, but issues of access to care support, cost, and quality of care practice make me think that this is more of a rarity rather than a possibility, especially here in the UK.
A short comment with a long response hopefully shows you how much resonance I feel with your comment!
This is new to me and easier said than done. I imagine easier for nonfamily caregivers, those without the emotional baggage. ❤️
Hi Jodi - Exactly! It's why I made the comments about how I was drained emotionally deciphering what was happening with dad ...and he was able to converse but very exhausted...and wasn't one to express his feelings openly. So I totally agree trying to hold an expectation that this is a norm-everyday standard is untenable.
I'm grateful for your response because you've hit on what I didn't embark on in this article—that this breakthrough validation method is an aspiration. It would be beautiful for our loved ones, but issues of access to care support, cost, and quality of care practice make me think that this is more of a rarity rather than a possibility, especially here in the UK.
A short comment with a long response hopefully shows you how much resonance I feel with your comment!
Thank you for this beautiful, informative post.
Thank you, for your feedback, Marlena! It's much appreciated.