Elderly Care in Huntington Beach CA
If your loved one has dementia you’ve probably already experienced some rocky days. Although it seems at first that those are going to be how every day goes, it doesn’t have to be. Try following some of these tips to make life easier for you and for your loved one.
Give Yourself Some Quiet Time Before Your Day Starts
Starting your day out with some quiet reflection gives you the time and the space to face your day on the right foot. Granted, there are always days that you’ll accidentally oversleep or something else will happen, but try your best to give yourself at least a few moments of quiet before the storm officially starts.
Stay Mindful Throughout the Day
Mindfulness is a new concept for a lot of people. It simply means to be right there in the moment, whatever the moment is. When you’re helping your loved one get dressed, stay right there mentally. You’ll be more tuned in to your loved one’s needs and you’ll feel present for everything that happens.
Let Yourself Experience Your Feelings
Being a caregiver means that you have a lot of feelings and emotions about what happens with your loved one. Some of these might even be left over from years ago. Give yourself permission to experience your feelings and to work through them. Stuffing your feelings away doesn’t do anything except let the pressure build.
Let Kindness Be Your Motto
Your loved one is going to do and to say things that you don’t understand and that you won’t be able to change. The best thing that you can do is to continue to treat her in a kind and loving manner because she may not understand what she’s doing or saying either. Practice kindness for yourself, too, because you’re also going through a difficult time.
Get Help When You Need It
Often caregivers are reluctant to get help from others when they truly need it. Build up a list of elderly care providers that you trust and give yourself permission to bring one or more in when you need extra help. It’s good for you and for your elderly loved one.
Take Care of Yourself
If you’re not taking the right care of yourself, you’re not likely to be caring as well for your loved one no matter how much you’re trying. You have to be in a position of health and strength in order to do the best you can for your loved one. So that means eating right, sleeping properly, and moving throughout the day.
Your loved one will have good days and bad days, and so will you, but these tips can help.
If you or an aging loved one are considering elderly care in Huntington Beach, CA, please contact the caring staff at Canaan Home Care today! 1-844-CANAAN-1 (1-844-226-2261)
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