There are times when I get tired of being a caregiver, but I remind myself to cherish the moments. The day will arrive when I will no longer have my loved one.
So what are some ways to cherish the moments:
Listen to what they have to say
- Discuss their lives—this is difficult as they have less to say; but often we listen to descriptions of the book my grandmother is reading
- Listen to memories and family stories
- Put away devices—my grandmother doesn’t understand the computer and iPhone. While we can’t put them away completely; we do try to designate time without them each day/visit
- Enjoy the time together—for us this often involves just taking a ride or sitting quietly
- Celebrate Christmas—I have a friend whose has a parent that was only given a few months to live. Knowing the parent would not make it to Christmas, they celebrated early. {This could also work for other special events or holidays}
How do you cherish the moments?
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