I’ve definitely had to learn patience. I believe my biggest frustration has been with my husband’s reaction time. It’s very slow. I’ve had to make adjustments when it comes to questions I have for him. I’ve also had to change my expectations of any results from him. I evaluate each question by asking myself, “Does this question truly require an answer from him?”. “Is this something I can manage on my own?”. 90% of the time I can manage it without asking him. lt’s become habitual to discuss everything with my husband. This is something that’s developed throughout the years of our marriage. Communicating everything with each other was necessary, but I now realize it’s best for both of us if I handle things without his involvement. My goal is to make sure he is content with his daily life and to remove frustrations from his daily schedule.

I attended the conference today. It was great to see you, Stacy! Thank you for being a sponsor which allowed those of us who care for loved ones with dementia to attend. We appreciate you! This conference was amazing and I highly recommend Dr Tam Cummings. The connection with you and with Chisholm Place has extremely beneficial. I recommend that anyone who is caring for a loved one with dementia to reach out. Personally, I have received the best support from you, Stacy, and from Chisholm Place. You both receive an A+ from me. Thank you!

Yes! This is very real! Caregiver exhaustion will beat us down. We have to remain healthy in order to take care of our loved ones with dementia. That means we need to keep our own doctor appointments as well as our loved one’s appointments. We need to continuously have fellowship, friendship, and communication with others who understand where we’re at. This is all part of taking care of ourselves.