Friday, July 30, 2010
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s really puts a lot of stress on you. In my case, I experienced many gray days when I felt like I was in a fog and everything seemed to be just off. And as Mom’s confusion increased and her health deteriorated, it was harder and harder to find any joy...
What a refreshing post to read, Dorian! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
I do find sometimes that I feel just plain worn out from caregiving for my elderly mother, who is about at early stage 5 of the 7 stages of alzheimer's. I know too (as a cancer survivor) that finding tiny bits of pleasure in daily events is so important and life-enhancing. Your description of walking your dogs is just that kind of moment that I try to find each day. (I like to walk my dogs in the morning, too!) But, as you know from your own experience, it's hard, sometimes, when one is feeling bedraggled from the constant demand, to find personal pleasure.
Thanks for sharing this delightful post!
Best wishes to you as you continue the journey,
CJ