How to reduce dementia caregiver stress- 2 tips

Welcome to the place where I share dementia tips, strategies, and information for family members caring for a loved one with any type of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, etc.)

Hi Careblazer! Today I am talking about 2 things you may be doing that is adding to your dementia caregiver stress. You may not even be aware that you are doing these things and my goal for this video is that you can start lowering your stress level and start living a life you feel better about. I hear from many of you about how sad, frustrated, lonely, stressed you are in caring for your loved one with dementia and I want that to change.

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In case you haven’t met me, my name is Natali Edmonds and I am a board certified geropsychologist. That means that I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults. One day, while hiking a trail, I came up with the idea for Careblazers and I decided to see if posting videos online could provide help to the many other Careblazers in the world who don’t get to have help come directly to them in their homes. I hope that this work helps you in some way on your caregiving journey.
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[nancymayberry]

Added to this i suffer from depression. So anxieties about being a caregiver for my husband have been overwhelming lately. You are right on with your thoughts for us caregivers! Thank you so much! It has picked me up a bit. I sometimes am not the best person i could talk to-LOL!!! But i will try.

[blueminnie]

Your video made me cry. I do think negative thoughts. I do think I could do a better job. My mom is in the early stage of dementia. When she was healthy, she was a difficult, controlling woman, and even now must have the last word which is usually contrary. I spend so much energy trying to control my emotions and be compassionate (because as you have said, you can’t win an argument with someone with dementia). I can't wait till she falls asleep at night so the tension lifts. I often think if I were a better

[ginacampbell]

I feel as if I'm in a constant anxiety about my mums dementia trying to work out how best to help her 🌺

[ginnyhuerta]

Your empathy for caregivers is evident in these videos <3 <3

[laurahunter]

I’m doing all these things you’ve mentioned, but I feel guilty if I do anything for myself, so don’t...if I did anything for me and anything happened I would feel awful, feel I have to live the life of my mum, all her way for the moment, however long that moment lasts, xxx

[alanjj]

I am a 24/7 caregiver of my mom with Alzheimer, my brother and sisters live in different cities and I have to ask them to call my mother. I have one friend can help me to care my mom a few hours, but she isn't be able all the time. All my life had been reduced to take care of my mom and the house chores. A suggestion: check the audio before the class, I can't hear you very well the last two videos and this one.

[gwenpine]

Yes, I have those negative thoughts. I'm thinking I might create a positive chant.

[timlonggone]

Thank you for your hard work, since I’ve started studying these videos I noticed the difference in my approach on this task of everyday caregiving. Very grateful. 🙂

[goddesignd]

Is there such a thing as stressing too early? Like if someone is in the very early stages of dementia and they're good some days and a bit off other days but you keep stressing about what's coming. Is this normal?

[monicaprice]

Thank you I am emotional eater gain 20 pounds then lost 10 I find myself eating again I love mommy I am here for half my life going backwards just for mommy because I love her 93 years old thank you

[nancymayberry]

Can you tell me why my husband doesn't feel hungry about half the time? Sometimes if i go ahead and make him something and take it to him he will eat it. Seventeen yrs ago he had esophageal cancer. One third of his stomach, top part, was removed as well as alot of his esophagus-his somach was moved up by his heart. He has had some trouble swallowing and we go to get the scope done today. I was just wondering if the loss of appetite is a part of the dementia.

[dlight]

For me, online is life line, to obtain education on conditions, information and a its a distraction from caring for my loved one. I would say that my number one personal challenge is debilitating exhaustion both mental and physical, it doesn't seem like anything helps. especially towards the end of the day. I'm just spent so I stay home and try to relax. In the past, friends did not not understand I did not have energy to get out and about and eventually they just don't bother. And they don't call Cuz let's face it there's not good news.not trying to be negative but it's the truth. Seems like I'm great at solving everybody else's problems when they did call me but Heck if I can get my problems solved. the person that I am caring for is non-compliant, wont take medicine. I get out on my own time on my good days, usually by myself, as I can. seems like when something is happening, an event, I'm usually too tired to attend it. I try to enjoy doing things at home whether it's cooking a new dish, making some kind of art, listening to music, watching comedy and do little hobbies.Thank you for this channel it is a valuable means of support, a vital resource for me and the experience you have to share is helpful.

[bessiehornbeck]

I am a 24/7 caregiver for my husband our kids don't help and all our friends have walked away my husband refuses to stay with anyone so everyone I have tried to hire so I can have time off end up calling me to come back cause if they are going to leave than he will he is still at home with me Yes I have those thoughts all the time

[karishetterly]

Can you send me the link on your talk about the % of caregivers will develope dementia