SOMEWHERE OUT THERE
Somewhere out there, there is someone who needs:
A touch of your hand, a smile, a kind word some understanding, forgiveness, a whisper of appreciation, something to eat, a place out of the cold, a pair of warm socks.
Somewhere out there, there is someone who needs:
A touch of your hand, a smile, a kind word some understanding, forgiveness, a whisper of appreciation, something to eat, a place out of the cold, a pair of warm socks.
To be remembered. Just remembered, even that will do. As you live your life from this moment to next, Please think about those whose paths you cross. Even if they stand right in front of you,
Take one little step that can, and will, make all the difference, in the world.
Susan Le Page Simmons
Take one little step that can, and will, make all the difference, in the world.
Susan Le Page Simmons
Caregiver strain……
Let me start with a story…… Once upon a time there was a family living in southern Georgia. There was a mom, dad, kids, and grandma. While out shopping one day this lady ran into a friend and when asked how she was, this is what she said. “Oh my, it’s nice to see you, how have you been. It has been so long since I’ve seen you and so much has happened in my life.” The friend noted that her hair was graying, she had put on a few pounds, there were bags under her eyes and she looked as if she had been having a rough time of it.
The lady stated that she has been working late; the kids were running wild, her and her husband had split and on top of all that she was caring for her mom that was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She stated that “her mom is afraid to be left alone and keeps her up every moment that she is at home, that her mom is afraid of “strangers” and she has begun to wander. “I just don’t know what to do.”
Have you experienced or know someone that is experiencing the stress and strain of being a caregiver? The signs and symptoms of caregiver strain are as follows:
Sign 1: Feeling like you have to do it yourself Sign 5: Denying the impact of the disease
Sign 2: Withdrawing from family and friends Sign 6: Feeling grief or sadness
Sign 3: Worrying about the person's safety Sign 7: Getting frustrated and angry
Sign 4: Feeling anxious about money and Sign 8: Having health problems
If you know of someone that is experiencing these symptoms, start by giving them a helping hand. A smile along the way, encouragement in their struggle. Assist them in finding some help. Help by referring them to their local Alzheimer's association. Cook a meal for them, keep the kids one day. Any and everything helps so don't be afraid to offer.
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