Have you ever come close to “losing your cool,” as you cared for an Alzheimer’s spouse or parent?  Have you had to calm your frustrations when your patient became irritating?
When you’re tired (getting adequate sleep as a full time caregiver becomes challenging), juggling many roles (especially if you’re a mom as well as cargiver) and taking care of a home, possibly even working outside, frustrations come to the foreground more easily.  So leaning to keep your cook becomes important so that you don’t fall into the abuse trap.
A British study reveals that Many Alzheimer’s Caregivers Admit to Abusive Behavior.  This …read more