A Day in My Life as a Caregiver of a 97-Year-Old

A day in my life as a caregiver of a 97-year-old with dementia
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[@coby1111]

Thanks Diana for sharing your beautiful life with us. I have visited your home Country of Georgia many times and have been hosted by some fantastic people. Keep safe and take care on your travels. Have a ‘wee’ cup of coffee on me, as they say here back in Ireland. Coby x

[@dianawanderlust]

Hey Coby! Hope you enjoyed Georgia! Thanks for watching 😊

[@peggysherman2811]

You have an amazingly upbeat attitude. Taking care of an old person so debilitated is not for the faint of heart. It is very tough mentally. I wish you only good things in the future. Especially with your travels.

[@dianawanderlust]

Thanks so much, Peggy!

[@elizabethromero8630]

I cried you are so sweet and Violeta is adorable God bless you both

[@elesal89]

Oh, Marone! Loved this little moment

[@dianawanderlust]

😍😍

[@pacocalabasa6605]

Writing checks and using a film camera, you really have been time traveling. Can't wait to see what you find in Puerto Rico.

[@dianawanderlust]

Haha so true! Can’t wait to explore 😍😍

[@carolp1912]

Your amazing and Viola is so lucky to have you. I care for my 96 year old mother who has mild to medium dementia. You are so good with Viola. My daughters are great with my mum just like you.

[@dianawanderlust]

Carol, I’m so sorry you have to go through that. On the other hand caring for someone with dementia can be very much connecting and emotionally deep, don’t you think? Depends on people and the dementia stage but I really felt like an honor caring for Violeta

[@andiseeyouwhenthesunsetseast]

You’re a blessing to the world

[@Yaketyyak21]

Not everyone could do your job Diana,excluding me,well done to you girl..🙏🏼

[@johnny3969]

I was walking my senior residents at the park. There are bunch of karens doing workout at park. Was simply doing my job as a caregiver. One of my resident have been forgetting how to walk and where go. I was simply telling my resident. Go straight and go this way in form of guidance. Resident used to walk behind me. I used to walk front to guide. So used to follow me. However as time passes Resident really doesn't know where to go, lost few times , went to the wrong house, tripped couple of time. Regardless of situation we try to keep resident in good shape , live healthy life. One of the Karen was saying that me as caregiver being mean or doesn't know how guide residents. I'm not sure how else to guide my resident except telling to go which direction. (For the record never push resident or yell, forced resident to walk) If you don't have experience of taking of your parents or eldery person who suffering dementia , PLEASE DO NOT JUDGE It is difficult situation for person who are suffering from this condition and as well as challenging situation for the caregivers .

[@dianawanderlust]

Do not listen to them Johnny! ❤️ do you still work as a caregiver

[@johnny3969]

@@dianawanderlust as of today I still do. Thank you for sharing your video. I wish more people should be aware that caregiving job is not easy. People should give some respect and understanding to caregiver. Not many p3ople willing to job we do.

[@dianawanderlust]

100%! Thanks for doing the honorable work

[@TheGiusha]

Diana is a vibe

[@dathang]

Laundry kissed by the sun is the best! I love doing it... even in the Winter. Having done this myself and knowing how challenging it can be...I am heartened by the energy and joy you bring to caring for Viola. Also, WOW a film camera! Adventure on, Diana and Cheers!

[@dianawanderlust]

Thanks Marcel so much 😍

[@TDSudduth]

This is precious! Two beautiful women. Life continues on and on. 😊

[@hamzaherrouchi9571]

I enjoyed the feeling in this video, the calmness of the area you live in, the love you share with this woman, the foods you make, everything took me there for a moment, thanks

[@dianawanderlust]

I appreciate you finding the time to watch an comment on my video! Are you new to the channel?

[@hamzaherrouchi9571]

@@dianawanderlust yes I just discovered your channel and I like what you do

[@dianawanderlust]

@@hamzaherrouchi9571 welcome! ❤️ so nice to have you here! Where are you from?

[@hamzaherrouchi9571]

@@dianawanderlust I'm from Morocco. You?

[@dianawanderlust]

@@hamzaherrouchi9571 Georgia 🇬🇪

[@luanamonje7712]

You are so lovely! Thanks for sharing

[@serinaelizabeth4126]

I loved these 2 videos of you & Viola! Two were simply not enough 💕 I hope you stay in touch with her family & keep us updated on her. She is precious. You did a beautiful job at caring for her & putting together these videos of your time together. The photographs you took of her are so thoughtful & touching! Thank you for warming our hearts 🥰 I will be binging your PR vids next... my motherland 🇵🇷💖

[@dianawanderlust]

Hi Serine! Thanks for watching and for taking your time to watch these videos 💕 Viola turned 98 this December, isn’t that crazy? 🥹

[@PinkandPossible]

Glad you able to eat as a caretaker. You are both sweet.

[@dianawanderlust]

I bought my own food tho 😅

[@daytoday8513]

This is absolutely beautiful and thank you for sharing! The preparation for travels can be wearisome but it was fun to see how you kept busy.

[@dianawanderlust]

Thank you 😊

[@Hannnet]

You’re a perfect cook, dear 👩‍🍳don’t stress out about that 💙

[@dianawanderlust]

I am not stressed when I cook for you, ma love

[@romuloaugusto3003]

Olá Diana. Adorei teu vídeo. Parabéns pelo trabalho e dedicação. Ultreya. Aqui, do extremo sul do Brasil.

[@dianawanderlust]

Obtigada, Romulo ❤️

[@wowonwheel]

Another beautiful video Diana!

[@dianawanderlust]

Thanks Chris ❤️

[@mvpalaya]

Hi Diana, your amazing, thank you for your sharing this video, im caregiver too, here in Israel 🇮🇱, im inspired about what you do, God bless 🙌

[@dianawanderlust]

Thanks 😊

[@paxtecum4814]

Dios te bendiga Diana por tu buen corazón. Me hiciste recordar a mi madre.

[@dianawanderlust]

Gracias Pax

[@carolp1912]

do you miss the camino? I loved your camino videos and I just finished the coastal way from Porto walked alone. I loved it.

[@dianawanderlust]

I do miss it but I don’t feel like I want to go back quiet yet. I feel like it’s gonna “call me” when it’s time.

[@i_am_max007]

such a beautiful video thanks for sharing viola seems like a lovely lady looking for more interesting videos from you good luck

[@dianawanderlust]

Thanks Max 007

[@i_am_max007]

@@dianawanderlust my pleasure

[@SeekerFitness]

how long have you bbeen caring for viola? she's precious. You're such a doll! love how creative you are.

[@dianawanderlust]

Unfortunately she passed away last August! She’ll forever live in my heart

[@MirembeFatima]

Ooo Bambi sorry ​@@dianawanderlust

[@RayMar1992]

You guys both looks pretty sweet to each other💙

[@dianawanderlust]

Thank you ❤️ Yeah she’s the sweetest

[@RayMar1992]

@@dianawanderlust congratulations from having a blue passport💙 that means you're a certified American citizen now right. Yehey! 🥳 It's been 8yrs since 2017 that you came in America. I guess After 5yrs you're a blue passport holder too.😍🥰😘

[@RayMar1992]

@@dianawanderlust I mean 6yrs since 2017, 😅😂🤣 sorry..💙

[@aguadilla4life]

YOU THE BEST 🙏

[@pinkandspice1691]

Thanks Diana just get back from my Camino Frances. Mostly inspired by your video😊

[@dianawanderlust]

How was it?

[@alliyahaleciascott]

I love ur presentation and video wow I might just subscribe ! I’m a caregiver as well:)

[@dianawanderlust]

Welcome!

[@jamesmonte9214]

Great video Diana, be careful is you travel to Puerto Rico 👍

[@carolp1912]

will Viola get a new carer. I hope the new one is as wonderful as you.

[@dianawanderlust]

I was actually substituting her wonderful caregiver so don't worry, she is in good hands

[@teonaurushadze889]

❤❤❤❤❤ you are amazing 🎉

[@iboy1243]

Great job

[@heekyungkim8147]

Diana. How are you ? I just wanted to say i have been traveling Georgia 🇬🇪 about one month now. I love your country. I have been cannon. National park. Batumi.Kutaisi.kazvegi.even Gori. Misheta.kakheti. You are really good cook. Ur dish looks so delicious. Well. Take care. How long will you work until your next trip,?

[@dianawanderlust]

I am so glad you enjoy Georgia ❤️❤️ I just took a flight to Puerto Rico yesterday

[@heekyungkim8147]

@@dianawanderlust nice. I look forward to see ur video on puerto Rico.

[@dianawanderlust]

@@heekyungkim8147 thank you my darling ❤️

[@Nanemils]

You’re awesome 😎

[@huizhichen]

Awesome

[@hehersonberania1913]

❤❤❤ amazing heart 😊

[@dianawanderlust]

thanks for watching

[@pinkandspice1691]

Please share your healthy recipe for breakfast and lunch

[@dianawanderlust]

I’ll try

[@satriadisirajuddin]

How to find job like this?

[@thehammersfamily3943]

I appreciate this video but I have to tell you,you showed her routing number and checking account number and someone could get that .Please considered editing this..God Bless you and all who see this😊

[@dronemaster2371]

2:49 ძაან გამეცინა 😀

[@iamjakes16]

haha it´s like when I cook xD 50% of the time it´s a 100% worth eating, the other half is debatable lol

[@dianawanderlust]

Hahaha, exactly! 😅

[@plantcare4080]

Hi is there more jobs in US as a caregiver?

[@dianawanderlust]

I believe there is

[@satriadisirajuddin]

Is she lives alone? Axcuse me, how much the salary working as this?

[@elisabedgociridze2032]

❤️

[@rzy4701]

Do you still work as a carergiver

[@dianawanderlust]

No, this was a three month gig

[@sopiojimshitashvili3728]

😘❤

[@fr4n._.k11tty_YT]

pretty caregiver!

[@Sheila-v7b]

Hi

[@PerumUin]

Hello diana...would do you like to helping me to find out of American employers to be my sponsor to working there..please help me can yu

[@hollydavid69]

Nice yellow 👗.

[@tornikerazmadze7874]

08:30 ზე მგონი ვიოლეტაზე იძალადე :დ

[@dianawanderlust]

ექიმის დავალებებს ვასრულებ, ღმერთი, რჯული! 😬😂

[@GomTorii]

👍🏻💘🤪🤙🏻 🇰🇷💘

[@romanlukichev4971]

I wish I die before I get 97.

[@dianawanderlust]

Even if you are healthy?

[@romanlukichev4971]

@@dianawanderlust I understand. When I was 25 y. o. I waned to live 200 years. Now is all different.

[@romanlukichev4971]

@@dianawanderlust When you see that your body changes due to aging. When you have been showing up to the job that you do not like for the last 10 years. When you after retirement will be 70 years old, and your body is not as pretty as it used to be, not as flexible as it used to be. I described why age between 20 and 30 is the best age. Age from 70 to 90 is not the best. After 90 is really sucks!

[@dianawanderlust]

@@romanlukichev4971 and how old are you?

[@romanlukichev4971]

@@dianawanderlust 45 years. I stuck in the job, that I do not like.

[@edwinodus]

You need to be the lady of the house, not a caregiver

[@miriamwathoni5535]

Very informative. You don't seem to spend time with the lady. It is all about you. Very sad.