Managing the
Elderly: Caregiving for an Octogenarian
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I never imagined
that at 53 I would be taking care of an octogenarian. My mom is 81 and,
everyday, by virtue of age and health, she loses a little more of her ability
to manage her own life. I can’t imagine how losing control would feel,
personally, but I know that I try to lead with compassion when she breaks
something new, pretends it wasn’t her fault, and blames it on the product. I
say gently, “This problem would be better faced if you just admitted that you
made a mistake and move on.” She glances down with remorse and, I’m certain,
wonders how much longer I will want to take care of her. He deepest fear, “How
will I get along without help—the help of my primary caregiver (me), the help
of my children, my friends, and my doctors?”
All of these
concerns are just and right. Some days I wake up with the patience of Job, and
other days I want to pull my hair out with frustration. My solution is to take
time away for myself as often as I can, to keep my heart and mind healthy and
stable. If don’t I take care of myself, I will end up angry and lose my patience
quickly.
If you are a mother, father, or caregiver
of any sort, taking care of Self is paramount. If you aren’t prayed up,
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situations that will involve taking care of the people who need you most.
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