I have learned in order to be a good caregiver, I have to take care of myself first.
Doing the same things and answering the same questions day after day is like living the movie 50 First Dates.
We have learned that because of her dementia, Gram is going to ask the same question over and over again. We need to accept that fact and celebrate what she can remember.
One of the best, most inspiring and toughest life changes I made for our family was saying yes to becoming the caregiver for Gram.