From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
It’s All a Matter of Perspective!
Some days require that you focus on the next appointment, decision, or simply getting through the day. Other days give might give you the opportunity to look farther ahead and ask: Are we headed in the direction that is right for our family? Do we have a “Plan B,” in case we have an unexpected major turn of events? Your NAN Navigator has the resources to help you find this balance, helping you pay close attention to today’s details while keeping the bigger, long-term picture in sight.
Staying Cool in the Heat of the Moment!
If there is any consolation to the high heat, it means you have a good excuse to put off running errands out of your house, and spend some quality time at home with your loved one.
Take a Break!
As a caregiver for a patient with Alzheimer’s, taking time for yourself may be hard to accomplish. Still, we at NAN for Caregivers believe that caregivers need to care for themselves, too, and we encourage you to find a way to take a break, if only for a few hours or a day. One way to find a bit of time for yourself is to think about asking a friend or relative to fill in for you for a short time while you attend to other commitments. Another way to get a break is through working with a variety of services that provide hourly or daily care.