I can really appreciate this, Victoria. Plus, it changes as our loved ones' care shifts. Being able to communicate everyone's needs and set those boundaries has been a learning experience for me. Setting boundaries and taking care of myself has been a game changer! I think it has improved my relationship with my mom.
I hear you, Janine. This is why I think agility is one of the most significant skills caregivers become experts at!
It's good to hear you've been able to set boundaries for your own safety and wellbeing. I felt the same shift, when I could communicate to my parents how I needed to set a line in the sand and why. Recalibration is a continuously evolving necessity, for all our sakes.
I can really appreciate this, Victoria. Plus, it changes as our loved ones' care shifts. Being able to communicate everyone's needs and set those boundaries has been a learning experience for me. Setting boundaries and taking care of myself has been a game changer! I think it has improved my relationship with my mom.
I hear you, Janine. This is why I think agility is one of the most significant skills caregivers become experts at!
It's good to hear you've been able to set boundaries for your own safety and wellbeing. I felt the same shift, when I could communicate to my parents how I needed to set a line in the sand and why. Recalibration is a continuously evolving necessity, for all our sakes.
Yes. It has changed my attitude. Plus, I've been lifting weights! Helps so much with lifting my mom and a wheelchair--but not at the same time!😉
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Yes it is a balancing act - keeping them and everyone else against what THEY want. Wonderful article. Thank you.
Helpful index! Inspiring me to do the same at some point...
Thanks, Zan. Go ahead..you'll see the latest evolution of Carer Mentor emerge over the next week