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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Caretaker - Part Twenty Four

Caretaker, Heal Thyself As I encountered the waning days of my wife and her suffering that ultimately led to her death and the grief process in my life, I began to search for ways to help myself. I had witnessed a lot of sadness and grieving in my days in the medical field, but you never quite... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Caretaker - Part Twenty Three

Some Basics At this point in time, there is not a cure for dementia or Alzheimer's. The research is beginning to produce medications that help, which is encouraging. Once they find the first few footholds, they start to look for the next one. Sometimes this takes years, but sometimes one small... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 21, 2022

Caregiver - Part Twenty Two

Once again, the typical disclaimer stuff applies here. I am not a doctor, and I am not a professional of any kind. What you are reading is the culmination of my observations of my time working in a psych ward for a couple of years, working as a medic, working in ER's, and my personal life... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Caretaker - Part Twenty One

How I Relax While it may not be universally true, most people who struggle with depression have a problem to simply let go of most things about them and just allow their mind to find a calm place. It seems natural to say, 'Just relax!' If it were that easy to do, the stress level of millions of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Caretaker - Part Twenty

We will go a bit deeper here in another chapter, but here are the high points of what you look for in someone you think is severely depressed and or suicidal. First and foremost, be available to your friend. In as much as possible, show genuine interest and be supportive. Be willing to talk openly... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Caregiver - Part Twenty

Examining Depression Time passes in moments - moments which, rushing past, define the path of a life, just as surely as they lead towards its end. How rarely do we stop to examine that path, to see the reasons why all things happen, to consider whether the path we take in life is our own making or... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Caretaker - Part Nineteen

Let's Stop and Talk For a Moment I know I've covered a lot of material in this story, but there is a lot to learn. There is a lot of stress in caring for someone you love who is slowly drifting away from you. In addition to your own life's issues, you are caring for someone who may have taken over... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Caretaker - Part Eighteen

What Is A 'Caregiver?' Let's stop to talk about the role and the responsibilities of being a 'caregiver.' From the two words that have been combined into one, it is easy to see that a caregiver is someone who gives care to someone who needs it. The parents of a newborn are caregivers to that child.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 14, 2022

Caretaker - Part Seventeen

Perspective From A Youngster "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough." - Rabindranath Tagore. It seems that so many can go through a lifetime and still have a hard time making a one-minute 'highlight' video. People drift from waking early in the morning, going to work, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Caregiver - Part Sixteen

The Last of the Legal Stuff As your grief lessens, other things need to be done. Begin to transfer any titles of real estate, personal property, cars, motorcycles, boats, or any item of value that might be titled into your loved one's name. Make sure to check with your insurance company that might... Sign in to see full entry.

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