I sat with my uncle Carson yesterday who is suffering from Alzheimer's. He cannot walk anymore without someone's assistance so we two set for several hours. Help was just a phone call away if he needed it.
The picture above is when I was walking to do a little laundry and had a cute kitty hitchhiker!
I am a pro at sitting so I felt I could give my caregiver aunt a break.
Let me encourage others to help a caregiver!
caregivers always need a break, it is worse than having the disease to care for someone with memory problems. cute kitty hitchhiker. my friends hubby has Alzheimer and he gets hysterical when she is not in the room, so no one can sit with him but sometimes her daughter
ReplyDeleteI still think of your aunt and uncle often and have good memories of their pastorate. I am sure your aunt Sue appreciates all you do to help and the prayers offered as well. It's good when family can help each other during times of need.
ReplyDeleteThank you for caring for the carer.
ReplyDeleteLove your hitchhiker too. A charming furry freeloader.
So sorry about Carson. I have personal experience with Alzheimers. So sorrowful.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your uncle's condition. I can imagine how difficult it is for the family to cope with his situation. Wife and daughter need any assistance one could offer, and I'm sure they greatly appreciate your help.
ReplyDeleteCute picture!
Love the kitty hitchhiker!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim - oh yes, our caregivers need help and sport and time for themselves to balance. I pray every day for relief for my husband from all that he does to care for my needs.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to do just that for your Aunt :-)
Love Gail
peace....
I imagine those two hours were precious for your aunt. Caregivers must get so worn out.
ReplyDeleteLike Sandra said, caregivers always need a break. You are doing the right thing.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to sit with him I am certain your Aunt appreciated it! :)
ReplyDeleteCaregivers need a break sometimes too. It's hard work taking care of someone all the time.
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you for spelling your aunt. Not so kind of the kitty for taking your seat!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how pets find the strangest places to stretch out.