#caregiving is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 77 people shared 182 posts with it — around 6 a day. Activity is up 3% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 28 with 12 posts.

Posts with #caregiving

Liz

@smithdrygoods.bsky.social

7 days ago

Mom, 92, wasn’t feeling well, she skipped dinner, so I went to check on her & she said she was thinking of poems. Then she recited two Robert Frost classics from memory. #caregiving I love that I grew up with art, poetry, classical music, literature, languages. It was a great 20th century life.

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Ian Kremer

@wolverinebear.bsky.social

10 months ago

Words of reassurance left for an elderly lady with dementia by her daughter. A simple white board left in her sight line in her sitting room. Helped to reduce constant anxious phone calls. #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #EndAlz

"Your meals are paid for.
You're okay.
Everyone's fine.
You are not moving .
No one else is moving.
Keep drinking, it will help your memory.
You don't owe anyone any money.
You haven't upset anyone."

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Ian Kremer

@wolverinebear.bsky.social

11 months ago

Although the ability to continue caregiving may end, love endures. #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #love

An elderly man hurried to his 8:00 am doctor appointment, he wanted to finish quickly so he could get to another appointment. The doctor asked what it was and he proudly said that every morning at a 9:00 am at the hospital he had breakfast with his wife. The doctor asked what her condition was and he replied that for 5 years she has had Alzheimer’s and hasn't known who he is. The doctor asked why he continues if she has no idea who he is and the old man replied “because I still know who she is.”

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Ian Kremer

@wolverinebear.bsky.social

9 months ago

Caregiving can feel like the loneliest and most isolating experience imaginable. We all need an outlet to express our feelings and know we are heard - not judged, just heard. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #caregiving #quote

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” ~ Fred Rogers

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Ian Kremer

@wolverinebear.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

#Caregiving for a person living with #dementia is about supporting, not correcting. #Alzheimers #quote

Avoid correcting factual errors. If your loved one calls you by a different name or repeats a the same question for the umpteenth time, there's no need to point out the “error”, and make the person feel bad about not remembering. When you resist “being right”, and instead choose to be kind, you'll have a more positive interaction with your loved one.

Marty Perfecto

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Liz

@smithdrygoods.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

I kept asking mom, 90, if she would like to listen to music when she wasn’t watching Murder She Wrote on the iPad. She kept saying no. (She can’t read anymore because it makes her dizzy.) I just went ahead and put a radio in her room & tuned it to classical & she’s delighted 🤷🏻‍♀️ #Caregiving

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Liz

@smithdrygoods.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Y’all, I got mom, 90, showered with NO CRYING (from either of us lol) I feel like a SUPERSTAR ✨ #caregiving

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Ian Kremer

@wolverinebear.bsky.social

9 months ago

Small acts of kindness measure our caregiving. #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #kindess #quote

"A person with dementia deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. This is measured in little acts of kindness. Ask him to help with daily activities. Help him develop ways to compensate for changing abilities. Be patient when he takes more time than usual. Offer appreciation and praise for the job he is doing. Kindness is a language everyone speaks... and everyone understands."

~ MaryAnne

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Liz

@smithdrygoods.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

I can’t even express how much house call dental cleanings would improve my 90-year-old, disabled, agoraphobic mother’s life in Massachusetts. It’s very frustrating that it’s not a thing here. #caregiving

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Mandy Manjarrez

@mschingonamsn.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Lately my mom has been just walking around, getting up on her own. Today hospice came out and told us she gained 4 pounds and her alertness has improved. Her greatest gains in a long time. What we’re doing is working! We’re going to enjoy her as much as we can while she’s still fighting. #caregiving

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Runs with scissors in the dark

@tevistickles.bsky.social

about 5 hours ago

I feel like that may have been our last shopping trip together. #Caregiving

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Ian Kremer

@wolverinebear.bsky.social

3 days ago

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare theconversation.com/in-me…. #Alzheimers #dementia #LTSS #HCBS #caregiving

theconversation.com

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare

Specialized health care for brain-related issues can be lacking in rural areas, but collaborative, community-based approaches can help address these inequities.

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