Self-Care Hacks Every Caregiver Needs to Know

[@DementiaCareblazers]

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[@SusanMcCarterBB]

I'm so sorry about your Dad's passing. Prayers for all of your feelings.

[@nancydunkel7223]

I am sorry for the loss of your father. You are in my prayers.

[@stevenblack3092]

Found it so important ended up burnt out and having a break down had to put her into respite for a few days and then take time for myself after she passed a old girlfriend reached out to me it felt so good to talk and walk with her but I then thought guilt when I should be grieving my loss and not feeling joy now I’m getting back on track and setting goals and walking daily and keeping the endorphins flowing 😊❤

[@jmf2150]

Dr Natalie, so very sorry and saddened to hear the loss of your dad. He is so fortunate to have you caring for him. I am grateful to have you speak into my life in caring for my mom.

[@garibaldicreativegroup773]

Thank you for being here.. 👊🏽🙏🏽💜

[@DementiaCareblazers]

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[@eileenchang2173]

Dr. Natali, even through your own lived experience with your father (my deepest sympathy ) you have been a guiding force for so many! I recall when I first saw your channel the one most important thing I learned from you was that I had to learn to change my behaviour as I was caring for my mother . I did lose her three months ago. I am still caregiving for a sibling. All your principles and pearls of wisdom still apply, even for someone without dementia. Thank you. This video on “life care “ could not come soon enough. 🤗🥰

[@debdavis1232]

Thank you for your videos. I'm learning a LOT. And thank you for carrying on despite your OWN loss and grief.

[@wendimorgan73]

You are incredible. Thank you for keeping me on track. My sincere love and sorrow for your Dads passing.

[@kayokolindenberger3754]

Both of my parents passed away in the last year and a half, but the one thing that was non negotiable while I was actively caring for both of my parents was working out with my personal trainer - for my physical and mental health. I was fortuneate that he was flexible enough to move my workout if I had an emergency with one of my parents. The other was having a pedicure when the time allowed. I could wear my headphones and just meditate to soothing music or watch something funny. Peace and love to everyone. Thank you Dr. Natali!

[@ColinSturgeon-p1g]

I'm struggling with my husband diagnosed with dementia 8yrs ago .Thank you for your video helpful

[@lauriesullivan7037]

So sorry about your Father's passing. 💗🙏💗 Thanks for your beautiful gifts to the world. You are amazing. Enjoy 😍 you deserve everything amazing. Sending you love and light 🕯️😘

[@clarebradshaw2652]

Self care is not selfish...it's SACRED ❤

[@denisetucker1659]

I love this! ❤

[@katiej9967]

So sorry for your loss. Your videos help me so much on my journey with my father.

[@ginatartaglia236]

Dr. Natali, I'm so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing 😢. Please know you're in my prayers. You work so tirelessly, in the midst of your own pain and sadness , for us and your videos have been invaluable to me and I'm sure so many others . Forever grateful to you. This particular video is validation for me as I'm doing a lot of what you've suggested and will continue. Sending sympathetic hugs and love to you during this difficult time in YOUR life.💔🤗

[@anahataorganics]

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel your sorrow.

[@lindachickering8235]

Sending you condolences as well as thanks for your sage advice, It’s been said that self-care is not selfish, it’s self-full.

[@melstjohn3766]

God Bless Natalie x

[@sherdaisy8264]

All simple beneficial suggestions. Thanks much! ❤

[@juanitaedwards5516]

My Condolences to you and your family thank you for thinking of still during this difficult time fir you again thank you

[@MaryMaxwell-u4t]

Excellent video.

[@doriagutierrez3744]

Thank you so so much. 💕

[@sylviebigger4939]

Oh my Dr Natali, my sympathies. I've just seen this and immediately thought I had missed this major event in your life without sentiments. Thankyou for the message. I hope you received my email.

[@MichaelBeckwith-u7r]

Thank you

[@lorrainechen4975]

Many thanks but so difficult to not feel guilty about feeling good about oneself

[@judyfeldman1315]

Thank you for giving me permission to feel happy. I should know intellectually but somehow I need to hear it. I would love to join your class but finances are very difficult.

[@B1gHagar]

So, my Mom has Dementia and Anosognosia. Is there any medications or other treatments I can try to help her?

[@kevinking4371]

Thank you for your great video. I have not been caring for myself. I will try to do better at taking care of me so that I can care for my Wife.

[@grahamday1582]

Talks a lot of sense sorry for the loss of your father

[@pippareid1894]

Condolences May his memory be a biessing.

[@happyhealthycaregiver]

Thinking of you.

[@kathynall8226]

Thank you: Present Moment, experience Joy,🎉, Micro-moments, Deep Breaths, The Good in Me. Wow. You speak my truth and challenge

[@DanielHernandez-ye2jn]

I love you ♥️

[@IsakSmith-cu4ys]

Whow so so thaks For u

[@Scotty-Z70]

lately i feel guilty if i feel an ounce of happiness when i'm seeing my dad vanish in front of me

[@jenniferbrown787]

It sounds like you were blowing off steam. Grief comes in waves and hits everyone differently. You were able to take a breathe.

[@Itsgloriasway]

Or find a solution to what ever part of caregiving that’s making it so difficult for you. Dementia care shouldn’t look like this. Our goal is to help them live as happy and normal as possible and love our life in the process. Other than that you will low key be waiting on your love one to die so you can live. That feeling wil make you feel guilty It’s all about living through this Ex. Your love one loves putting faeces everywhere or clogging up the toilet with a diaper Solution: dress them in a one piece that opens in the back only. They can’t open it so they can’t pull anything off.

[@scott_simmonz]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Scotty-Z70]

I had to stop this video 3 times. I never watch a video more than 5 minutes without interruptions. He couldn't read the clock, the digital clock, that he used to read fine. He said "That doesn't make sense. It just says 5, two dots, and some squiggly lines. That doesn't make sense"...every day i want to cry because he's losing more and more abilities.