How to Handle an Elderly Parent's Bad Behavior

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No thanks

Have you ever been on a caregiver assignment and not one "thank you" from the family after all you've done and they've gone on to be with the Lord?  It's okay!  All is forgiven and it was an honor to be able to be with a soul who has lived their lives so many years and then you chosen by God to be with them in their final moments.  It's part of the territory and you can't blame grieving families on the lack of a thank you.  You just can't.  How they may have even treated you while doing your job to the very best and excellence of your ability God Himself KNOWS!  God bless YOU and may He be the one who rewards you with His thanks!  God bless!  -wf

Stamina and endurance with a great attitude

As a caregiver you have to maintain a good attitude at all times.  Outwardly your patient needs to not only see that you endure which they may not ever be aware of.  Nevertheless you have to be patient, caring, loving at all times even when you may be hurting physically or emotionally.  You are there for them, not you.  It's your job.  You really have to be tough on the inside out.  Practically speaking you can't be all that, the perfect person as a caregiver.  But you have to continually show it and be it.  Be strong.  You can be replaced, so if you want to keep your job, be the best.  You can do it!  Many rewards may be stored up in heaven for your sacrifice and hard work.  God bless all excellent caregivers. 

Campbells'....Sort of Homemade Soup

You can use a creamy based soup or tomato based

Today I made homemade soup...kind of.  A wonderful habit I have gotten into of making homemade soup and adding a can of store bought to it make a great soup.

The following ingredients work great.  Today I used a small pan and diced the following vegetables: onions, carrots, celery, green pepper and potato.  The spices I have at hand are thyme, basil leaves..crushed, garlic powder.  Add all these ingredients to a small amount of water and bring them to cook until the potato is soft enough.

Add the can of soup and this is so good!  I have been making this homemade sort of soup for weeks now for our small bowl at lunch time.  Along with that we share sandwich...one half each, a few crackers, and small glass of Coke or Pepsi.  Today she said "You make a nice lunch, just the right amount".  So happy I can prepare a nice tasting and healthy lunch for my 93 years young client.

Looks similar to this

Try this soup this way if you'd like for your children and family.  It's great.  It is always either fresh or enough to eat for up to two days say.  Then I start over and make a different kind with the same basic base vegetables.  It works with a creamy milky soup and/or a tomato based soup.  Very good!

Thanks for reading and passing on if you'd like!  And any comments are appreciated and welcomed.

I sit down and eat each meal with my client.  We talk about things and it makes their lives better.  Treat them with kindness and love just the way you would like to be treated if it was you or a loved one of yours.

Happy caregiving!

Love!