23 Quotes About Caregiver

The relationship between an adult child and their ageing parent is one of the most important in their life. It is something that will last a lifetime and is often filled with conflict, conflict resolution, and confusion. There are so many issues to think about when caring for an elderly parent, especially when both parties are not on the same page. These caregiver quotes can be used to help educate your loved one, or just to show them you care.

Not a few millions of parents strongly hope that their...
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Not a few millions of parents strongly hope that their own children will step in by instantly becoming their own parents’ foster parents, if and when the parents reach their second childhood. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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Even though people experiencing dementia become unable to recount what has just happened, they still go through the experience–even without recall. The psychological present lasts about three seconds. We experience the present even when we have dementia. The emotional pain caused by callous treatment or unkind talk occurs during that period. The moods and actions of people with dementia are expressions of what they have experienced, whether they can still use language and recall, or not. Judy Cornish
Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty...
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Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. Eleanor Brownn
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Affirmations are our mental vitamins, providing the supplementary positive thoughts we need to balance the barrage of negative events and thoughts we experience daily. Tia Walker
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Never give up hope! If you do, you be dead already. Unknown
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Bryan, I know you’ve interviewed a lot of caregivers–”“ Too many, ” Bryan shot back. She inched her chin up a notch. “I’m not your typical caregiver. I’m different.” Bryan laughed with no humor. “Yeah, I’ve heard that one before–okay, impress me, Delilah Walker. What exactly makes you different? Josephine Harwood
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She cleared her throat. “Bryan, I know you’ve interviewed a lot of caregivers–”“ Too many, ” Bryan shot back. She inched her chin up a notch. “I’m not your typical caregiver. I’m different.” Bryan laughed with no humor. “Yeah, I’ve heard that one before–okay, impress me, Delilah Walker. What exactly makes you different? Josephine Harwood
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Embracing a healing presence requires you to just be in the moment together. Nancy L. Kriseman
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My caregiver mantra is to remember 'The only control you have is over the changes you choose to make. Nancy L. Kriseman
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One goal of the mindful caregiver is to find ways to not feel ‘dis-eased’ in the caregiving process. Nancy L. Kriseman
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Caregiving will never be one-size-fits-all. Nancy L. Kriseman
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My caregiver mantra is to remember: the only control you have is over the changes you choose to make. Nancy L. Kriseman
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As your care recipient’s advocate, be involved, don’t accept the status quo, and don’t be afraid to voice your concerns. Nancy L. Kriseman
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Never give up hope. If you do, you'll be dead already.-- Dementia Patient Rose in The Inspired Caregiver Unknown
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I love you but I got to love me more. Peggi Speers
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Many of us follow the commandment 'Love One Another.' When it relates to caregiving, we must love one another with boundaries. We must acknowledge that we are included in the 'Love One Another. Peggi Speers
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Never give up hope. If you do, you'll be dead already.-- Dementia Patient, Rose from The Inspired Caregiver Peggi Speers
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The literature has only these words of comfort for a patient and her family at this stage. Remember, there is still a living spirit inside this diminished person, the spirit of someone you love. Dan Gasby
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By loving you more, you love the person you are caring for more. Peggi Speers
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But in a home where grief is fresh and patience has long worn thin, making it through another day is often heroic in itself. Melanie Bennett
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Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn't know possible. Tia Walker