Alzheimer's Care - The Effect of Negative Feelings

There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.― W. Clement StoneBy Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomThe typical person has between 12,000 and 70,000 thoughts each dayAlong with these thoughts come feelings.You are what you think.It reminds me of hamster running around the wheel -- going nowhere fast.Perspective -Positive Thoughts Drive the Dementia Caregiving ExperienceAlzheimer's caregivers are bombarded day after day with negativity -- it comes with the territory. As a result,it is easy for a caregiver to become negative.I often envision caregivers trapped in a negative space thinking the same negative thoughts over and over.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:If a caregiver is constantly saying negative things about their own station in life, it stands to reasontheir life will be filled with negativity.Once an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness encompasses a caregiver they can go over the edge and into a state of depression. It is not unusual for caregiver to feel a deep sadness.12 Ways to Control CareGiver Stress and Sadness____________________________From the day that I understood it was Alzheimer's,I had to confront my new and very negative environment with my mother.I understood thatif I did not get control of my own feelings and emotions I was going to go over the edge -- sooner or later. I stood on the edge more than ...
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