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dementia, it is important to spend time explaining to your
children
the process since you can?t necessarily ?see? what is happening. foster relationships. caring for your
parents
take
s a toll not only on you, but also on your spouse and
children
. when you are investing time in your
parents
at the same level that you are for your
children
, there is less time for everyone. foreman shares that it?s hard work balancing your career, your
children
, and particularly, your spouse. ?do your best to communicate. be clear about expectations, and always explain what is going on and when, and why it?s important.? beware of caregiver ?burnout?, and be deliberate about self-care. smelley and marrero both advise that you
take
time out for yourself, whether or not you think you have it, so that you can still be there as a caregiver for your
parents
and
children
. marrero adds, ?when thinking about self-care, look at things that give back to you, because caring for others is taking ?energy out.?? choose things that are pleasurable to you whether it is traveling, spending time with friends, participating in a hobby you enjoy, joining a support group, or pampering yourself. exercise plays a crucial role in self-care. research shows that yoga helps calm your body when facing stress, anxiety, or trauma. any form of aerobic exercise is also helpful, especially if done on a daily basis. enjoy the silver linings. sometimes the most difficult challenges in life help us to see the most beautiful moments more clearly. foreman recalls how much she cherishes simply listening to old stories from her grandfather. don?t
take
these little moments for granted.
take
pride in the fact that yours is the hand providing the link between one generation and the next. ? f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 5 7
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