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The Working Daughter Facebook group seems to be a good group to join too. What Working Daughter does: "We help women balance eldercare, career, raising kids and more with tools, connections, coaching, compassion and support."
Found this nice little reminder from Harvard Health Publishing (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pouring-from-an-empty-cup-three-ways-to-refill-emotionally-202301262882) Surround yourself with comfort
light a candle
stand still outside and listen to the sounds of nature
curl up in a cozy chair
and so much more!
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No other note. You mentioned laughter! The best dementia laughter I've found is Teepa Snow. After a hard day, You-Tubing some Teepa Snow might be helpful.
You both did a really good job on providing resources and presenting this topic. Thank you.
I love the idea of looking for ways to laugh and finding joy. What is something that has brought you joy today? Or has made you laugh?
Involving and including other people help in our unique journey with dementia also helps educate society. The more experince people have in socializing with folks affected by dementia the more comfort we can be with this disease. There's no may false stero-types with what dementia is. Taking someone up on their offer to help, helps us educate others about the diseases.
Another podcast I listened to was Parenting UP! Caregiving Adventures with Comedian J Smiles. I listened to the first two episodes of this podcast, and I found it to be entertaining but sometimes hard to listen to because the sound would be quiet in some areas and loud in others. The host discusses their experience when their mom started exhibiting signs of dementia after the death of her husband (the host’s father). I found this podcast to be relatable because the host discusses the trials and tribulations before and after a dementia diagnosis. They talk about the wait time from seeing a provider to getting a scan and everything in between. It’s funny in parts, which helps take the seriousness out of the subject. You can check it out here: https://www.parentingup.com/
Athought the ideal respite it to have a couple hours to yourself to be free to do what you want. Repite can also look like someone coming to the house for an hour so that you can take a nap, read or do something without be interupted.
Hi everyone--I wanted to share a few other podcasts that may be of interest to some. I only listened to the first three episodes of the Caregiver Dave Podcast (https://caregiverdave.com/), and it was more of a radio talk show. It's very easy to listen to in the car! Dave has people on to discuss their experiences with dementia, tips and tricks, and reading materials that the guests recommended (or wrote!). It has an underlying Christian tone, which some people might find helpful. If you're looking for something to casually listen to, this woudl be a good option.
Care giver support groups are also wonderful. I lead 2 at the Edmonds Community Center for the Alzheimer's Assocation. They are well attended. The caregivers are very supportive and understanding of eachother's unique situation.
Caregivers often feel like they are a burden to friends when they share their struggles. The "check-in" buddy makes that feeling of burdern not so much.
That was a great sharing. Thank you. I particularly like the "check-in" buddy idea.
Here is a list of resources shared in this webinar if you'd like to learn more about them:
Relaxation Technique and Breathing Exercise:
https://www.happierhuman.com/virtual-mindfulness-activities/
Resource #1
Webinar [59:13]: "Who Cares for the Caregiver?" - Dr. Lamica Armstead in partnership with Mental Health America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CV6pOilpbk&t=2s
Resource #2
Podcast [Episodes range from 30 minutes - 1 hour long] Daughterhood: The Podcast for Caregivers (discovered via 10 Essential Podcasts for Caregivers)
https://pod.co/daughterhood-the-podcast-for-caregivers
Resource #3
Article/PDF [11 pages, ~20-25 minute read ]helpguide.org: "Caregiver Stress and Burnout"by Melinda Smith
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/caregiver-stress-and-burnout.htm
Resource #4
Talk: "Caring for the Caregivers" - Ted x SnoIsle Libraries - Francis Lewis
https://youtu.be/duhJHedj82g?si=LagGQFD9Qt-YgzLd
Please feel free to share any thoughts, comments, or resources below!