Chatting with a lovely lady who walked back into the home with her carer after a visit to the shops.
We had a lively chat, and she said:
“I dont know where I’ve been, I’m a bit demented”
“Aren’t we all” I said
“You’re just better at it than we are”.
She loved that.
The purpose of good #caregiving isn't merely to perform tasks, it is to support quality of life, offer #kindness, and help the other person accept love.
#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote
Paid caregiving is one of the US’ fastest growing occupations, but with the low pay and terrible benefits, there’s a huge shortage of workers – and that’s bad for those who need care and the families that have to provide unpaid care, instead.
But a new analysis finds that in Nebraska (and likely elsewhere) boosting wages return $1.40 for every $1.00 in additional tax dollars spent on it.
theconversation.com/paying-car…
#medicaid #workershortage #caregiving #longtermcare
Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team found.The Conversation
Words of reassurance left for a woman with #dementia by her daughter. A simple white board in her sight line in her sitting room.
#Alzheimers #caregiving #EndAlz
A powerful, insightful and beautiful message for all of us who believe in uplifting people living with #Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia.
#caregiving #humanrights #dignity
When a person living with #dementia asks the same question repeatedly, listen to the question differently and you may learn more about the needs underlying the question itself.
#Alzheimers #caregiving #empathy #quote
