How to Stop Dementia Caregiver Guilt & Know When It’s Time for Memory Care

Описание: Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving guilt? Do you constantly feel like you're failing your loved one with dementia? What if that powerful, draining emotion can actually become a compass?

This episode is your guide to transforming frustration into focused care. We explore the relentless nature of caregiver guilt. We offer practical, empathetic ways to shift your mindset. Specifically, you will learn how to navigate challenging conversations with grace.

In addition, discover effective strategies to understand your loved one's true needs, even when their words are confusing. Ultimately, we address the most common source of suffering: the crushing weight of self-imposed guilt. Moreover, we show you how to move from that place of paralyzing self-blame to one of sustainable, empowering guidance. Finally, learn how to be present, let go of impossible standards, and practice self-compassion.

0:00 - The hollow feeling of caregiver guilt

4:15 - Sherry Ross: From Pharma to Memory Care Expert

8:45 - Is it Dementia or just Isolation? (The Transformation Story)

14:20 - The "6-Week Wall": Surviving the first month of a move

19:10 - Why promises made 10 years ago are dangerous

24:35 - The S.I.M.P.L.E. Framework for finding peace

32:15 - "Angels Singing": Recognizing the turning point
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