Are you going to our Caregiving 101 Webinar?!

GrandmaM

MoniqueFrahm
What’s the best way to clean my husband after a bowel movement in his briefs?

MoniqueFrahm

GrandmaM We will be discussing toileting in the webinar!

Marnie

Yes, I'm looking forward to it. My husband wants to go to the doctor all the time. He forgets that he has seen many specialists. Chronic old body that can't be fixed. He's still quite capable of taking care of himself - eating, warming up food, dressing etc., but he complains everyday about constipation, sore knee/hip/ being congested, and of course his loss of memory. So frustrating for him. Anyway, any ideas to deal with his constant hypochondriac tendencies?

MoniqueFrahm

Marnie I'm not sure if this webinar will be helpful for this specific topic! Please feel free to email me at monique@trualta.com and we can chat about this!

Bobru

When Lewy Body Dementia hallucinations result in undesirable words or actions, what are some appropriate responses?
Bob

MoniqueFrahm

Bobru I'm not sure this will come up in our Caregiving 101 webinar. But there are some resources on our website related to dementia and hallucinations that you may find helpful! A quick tip I can offer now is using the ACE method. Which means, we don't argue, correct, or explain when communicating with someone with dementia. Arguing or correcting them won't be successful, because their hallucinations are very real to them. They are no longer living in our world, so we must adapt to live in their world. Explaining won't be successful because they often can't understand what we are trying to explain, and in turn may get even more agitated. Reassurance that they are safe and that you are there for them is often the best response! I hope this helps.

Icare4u

Yes, I'd like to attend. I struggle with so many deaths. My heart breaks. I also struggle when someone I'm caring for goes to a elder home. Especially when they tell me that they want to stay in their home.

MoniqueFrahm

Icare4u I'm so sorry to hear this. I do recommend watching our webinar on grief. If you log into your Trualta account and search "grief" you will find it. I hope it's helpful!

Sweetheart-Beats

Icare4u
Godfather passed away yesterday. We were all there and still stunned he was denied no IV fluids the last week of his life. Now, only four elders are left at our church, from my fathers years of a Pastor. My father has passed in 2020, and was Godfather's best friend for years. Yes, if these loved ones past away how do we replace such powerful relationships...HOWEVER, caregiving for them, helps me let go.

Buzyb

Please address patient hygiene. My husband has primary progressive aphasia and is able now to do very little for himself. Thank you.

Student

Buzyb Yes I agree. Patient hygiene is an important topic to discuss.

MoniqueFrahm

Chief We will talk a bit about self-care at the end of the webinar. We have other webinar recordings on our website for grief, guilt, and navigating emotions if those might be helpful as well!

SnowLady

Feeling overwhelmed with trying to get everything done for him. My house is a wreck now because I don't take time for cleaning except basics. It has created more chaos for me and I feel overwhelmed and guilty at the same time.

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SnowLady
It is completely understandable to feel this way given everything you have going on. We do have several articles on caregiver guilt available in the library. If you type GUILT in the search bar at the top, you can pick the lesson that resonates the most with you and your situation. Another article you might helpful is our "50+ Ways to Make Every Day Easier" list. It provides ideas on how to conserve your energy and make everyday tasks easier. Let me know if either of these are helpful! If not, I will send over a few more ideas!

musiclady

I hope to attend.

GodsGirl

Yes, i registered for the webinar.
Was in the hosp last wk for exhaustion and stress. My husband and youngest son are my only help, although i have 6 living siblings (3 brothers are deceased). I deal with health issues of my own so that makes it not so easy but i love my mom endlessly (she was diagnosed with Dementia in January and she's 91 yrs old). I moved in with her June of last yr so ive been here 9 months

marshawe

Toileting is the biggest challenge I face in caring for my mom at home.

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marshawe
Hi! I'm sure you will find the Caregiving 101 Webinar helpful with this topic. You can also find a variety of articles and videos on toileting in our library. Use the search bar at the top to find what you are looking for! I personally find the videos helpful because I am a visual learner and like to see things in action before I try myself!

Student

marshawe I completely agree, personal hygiene definitely seems to be a task many people are finding trouble with. You are not alone!

Sweetheart-Beats

yes. and I am struggling with those final stages and transitions of dying I witnessed with a hospice nurse. One three days I was told Godfather was dying. Well, I wonder about the POWER of telling family and friends prematurely that someone is dying...

ShellyV

I'm looking forward to the webinar! My biggest struggle right now is getting help from other family members, even when I have asked for it.

Student

ShellyV I completely agree, this is definitely something that makes me feel a mix of emotions including anger and sadness.

MoniqueFrahm

Hello everyone! If you're coming from the webinar, use this space to ask any questions!

You can also share a takeaway from the webinar that you liked.

Or share what kind of self-care you're going to incorporate this week.

Thank you all so much for coming, you're all incredible!