Improve Your Relationship with Someone Who has dementia #shorts

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.)

In today’s video I share how 5 common caregiving mistakes are hurting your relationship AND making it more difficult for the person with dementia to accept any of your help. Let’s start making changes starting today.

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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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[paulawhalen]

As my husband deteriorates slowly, I have found myself feeling so angry. So angry as I answer the same questions, hear the same stories over and over. I used to say “don’t tell me that story again, I was there!” But he just keeps telling it. We’ll be married 49 years in November, I know all of his stories. Anyway, I’ve decided to just say to myself over and over, “be kind, be kind, be kind”. And believe it or not….I feel so much better, and more accepting of what our lives have become. We’ve had so many wonderful years and experiences and love and that’s where I go….to the good times and the struggle lessens a bit, for a while. I know he is not in control. In my nursing career, I’ve taken care of many dementia patients way worse than him, but I always got to go home. Now it’s a 24/7 never ending shift. Be kind, be kind, be kind.

[teresaellis]

I sat with a lady for several months.She never knew my name or remembered it...her son asked what she had done that day...she replied..I was with my friend..good enough for me

[eandsm]

Be kind, be kind. I like and can use that advice!

[VictorSinclair]

Great lesson. Great gift for caregivers.

~ The Positive Musicologist

[trevordavies]

When I first met my wife many years ago, I had a moustache. I later shaved it off because the kids as they were small didn´t like it. She asked me to grow it again ( even though it´s now grey ) because it helps her to recognise me.

[MerryMerfolk]

Patience and Love are key to taking care of someone with Dementia.

[gloriasway]

I have always worked in mental health but taking care of Glori, my mom was totally different. I know not to tell a person what they can no longer do. Instead encourage them and help them achieve it to the best of there ability. Man, She surly surprises me at times. Also l had to stop correcting her. Who wants to feel like they’re losing it. I stopped doing that and started listening instead. I knew all of this but failed at it when taking care of my mom. I started making videos and watching them back. Doing this I realised my mistakes. I even Asked myself a time or two why did you even get upset. I also saw in some of our videos together she was right but l wasn’t listening. Then l also realised how to enjoy her where she is in life. It still gets frustrating at times but things have gotten a lot better. Also I had to remember say no without saying no and redirect a lot. Again something I knew but we all make mistakes.

[michaelbean]

Nice props and great acting. I think you enjoy these gigs. Thanks for reminding us.

[citysurviver]

I see this with my dad and the aids at the nursing home. After being around me for about 15 to 30 minutes, I notice his demeanor changes.

[dontreadthisplease]

Some of the cnas I work with need to be forced to watch this video before and after work every day.

[orthodudeness]

I always try to keep her mind in a good place. Sometimes she is a place, who knows where it is, except her. A cookie or See's candy usually brings her out. Still waiting on the 3 people. I'll keep putting a couple bucks here.

[dalspartan]

How often is early dementia mid-diagnosed as bipolar? Can early dementia patients become easily triggered and angry? Drinking (sneaking) a lot of alcohol?

[ramonarowland]

Oh no! My husband with vascular dementia & Alzheimer's was diagnosed November 2019. Because of his aggressive driving and loss of directions I gave the keys, title and truck to our son living in another state.
My husband discovered his truck was missing and thought it was stolen. He was so aggravated, very angry! When asked what the model, year and color of the stolen truck. He could only remember the color & brand of the truck from 10 years earlier. We only had a van in between the two trucks. He has never mentioned the actual truck that we gave our son.
It's been 10 months since "THE TRUCK" has been in our driveway. With no recall of "it" whatsoever.
What's the probability of him recalling that his truck was found and is back home?

[sue-brownhenry]

How do I access this relationship revival program?