I'm starting to feel the judgement of others of how i'm handling this caregiving chore. They think I should walk away or wonder how I do it, but what are my choices. I don't see anyone stepping in to help or even staying engaged. They have no idea of what emotional toll it is taking.
Unfortunately the holidays can be a depressing time regardless if you are a caregiver or not. Take sometime for yourself and your family and don't be to hard on yourself when you get sad.
Our editors have written the following articles that I hope I will help you survive this holiday season and find something special from them.
Holiday Depression: Strategies for Overcoming Holiday Blues
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/dealing-with-holiday-depression-108018.htm
Reducing Loneliness in Elders around the Holidays
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/elderly-loneliness-during-holidays-148441.htm
How to Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/keeping-your-sanity-the-holiday-season-137029.htm
and lastly...
5 Ways to Make the Holidays Merry
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/caregiving-and-the-holidays-137025.htm
Happy Holidays,
Karie H.
AgingCare.com Team