Write about your approach to budgeting.
There are so many things that can overwhelm the caregiver in this journey.
It’s not just the responsibility – both financial and physical – and our loved one’s urgent and ongoing needs, but the long lists of what-to-dos.
There are supplies we have to keep on hand.
Burt just reminded me that we should always have his briefs in the closet. Amazon is frequently the supplier of choice for many of us; this is not a plug, but their subscription program has been helpful.
With Lewy Body Dementia’s havoc to the tastes buds, responding to what Burt will want to eat requires frequent list adjustment.
The financial tasks and watching the money dwindle are not a lot of fun. There are times these are matters that keep me up.
The most daunting to-dos have to do with mortality planning.
We, as caregivers, all know that we might be the first to go. This is not just depressing but also requires juggling the care for our person.
Preparations include having wills and POAs at the ready. (Something that should be on our first post-diagnosis to-do.) We also need to know where our beloved will spend out his days. And under whose care.
Generally, this requires visits to one or another of the most disheartening of our healthcare establishments.
If you find a small group home or similar homey place, you are lucky. Most skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes are not likely to feel inspirational.
As with all things you do for and with our loves, do your best.
this is our life 