Posted on August 1, 2017 by
The Sacrifices of Caregiving
If life has taken you in the direction of becoming a full-time caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related disease, be prepared to face many hardships unlike anything you have encountered before. Sadly, not everyone who attempts to be a caregiver will be successful.
On the upside, however, you are now joining the ranks of a very unique group of individuals. Hold fast to the motto cherished by The United States Marine Corps: Semper Fi! (Always Faithful.)
Let it be known that there’s no shame in admitting when you are struggling or if you feel defeated. In fact, the sooner you realize that you’re not cut out to handle this, the better. The earlier someone steps in who can assure you that they will provide a better quality of life for the person…
