These days a phone call or a video meeting may be the best way to check in with your loved one’s physician—for a routine checkup or a non-life-threatening condition.
It’s hard to watch someone struggle to do something, knowing you can do it much faster! If it’s important to her to do it herself and the result is nothing but mismatched clothes, take a deep breath and let it go!
This comes up a lot and can be confusing to a caregiver. The natural response is to say, “You are at home” which might prompt your mom to get annoyed with you.
What is St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center?
The St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center is a resources hub for dementia caregivers at home to find answers to questions that come up on a daily basis.
