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reflection.

It was the middle of freshman year, and Tara’s fingers messed with a few strands of long hair as she sat in literature class, waiting for the period to come to an end. When the bell finally rang for recess, she got up and stretched, easily picked out in a fitted t-shirt and blue jeans. It meant that when Alyson came to find her, she grinned easily. “Hey, see you made it through without falling asleep. Thought I was going to have to throw something at you.”

Alyson’s expression then was one of wounded dignity with mischief hidden behind. “It was pretty damn close. Hope that not all of high school literature classes will be like this.” That was when she made a face. “Gym class after this, ugh. Why is it mandatory and where can I hide until it goes away?”

Tara’s stomach plummeted. The school’s changing rooms were a nightmare, enough to make her anxious, palms sweating as she tried to change with her back turned away from everyone, t-shirt moved to cover her front. Rather than highlight that, though, she shrugged and walked alongside Alyson, pulling a hairband from around her wrist to tie her hair up into a messy ponytail. “Tell me about it. You won’t catch me dead in there. You should just skip with me.”

“I can’t, I’ll get caught, and you’ll get detention.”

I’d rather get detention than be in there. “Guess we’ll find out,” she replied with a smirk, only for her gaze to wander across the quad where the football players were practicing once they left the building. For February, the weather was still incredibly mild and most of the student body were taking advantage of it. Alyson caught the direction of where Tara’s attention was at and chuckled, almost immediately misinterpreted. “You know, I thought some of the others were bad when it came to checking out the football players, but that wasn’t remotely subtle. Who are you looking at?”

Caught, Tara blushed, a rare enough occurrence that it made it look like what it wasn’t: unrequited crush. “No one,” she said quickly. It wasn’t true, but she wasn’t looking over there for the reasons that Alyson probably expected either. It wasn’t about seeing a handsome boy and wanting to be kissed, though that had crossed her mind before. No, instead, it was curiosity; wondering how it felt to move the way that they did, how it would be to live in someone else’s skin just for a little while.

To not look in the mirror and feel strangely distant.

To want to look in the mirror at all.

Spring fling. Of all the stupid dances that the school could come up with, it definitely numbered among the lamer ones. Her mom had been thrilled that she was going, of course, happy to see that she was going to go out and have fun, and had taken her shopping for a dress. Tara hadn’t been able to protest, had endured at least an hour of trying dress after dress until she finally just picked one so that it’d be over. Sarah hadn’t known that it would be a problem, but had given her a measuring glance when her hands had folded over her middle in clear discomfort, hadn’t looked at herself directly in the mirror for too long. “Honey, you know you don’t have to have this one if you don’t like it, right? You look beautiful in all of them.” She hadn’t had the heart to tell her mother that there wasn’t a single dress anywhere that would make her feel okay or less confused, so she’d grinned and talked fast, over-compensated. “No, I love this one, Mom, it’s great and it’s not too expensive.” It was a dark shade of blue in a silky material, flared out at the waist, but no matter what she tried, everything was fitted on the top half, enough to make her want to cross her arms over her chest. Seemingly convinced, her mom had smiled, and Tara exhaled inwardly in relief even as her fingers still plucked uselessly at the skirt of the dress, unable to keep still.

On the day itself, nothing convinced her that she hadn’t made a terrible decision in deciding to go. Sat in a room full of her friends, who were getting dressed, trying to follow make-up tutorials off of YouTube only halfway successfully and curling their hair, Tara felt positively claustrophobic. Why did I agree to do this again? They’d all agreed to get ready together at someone’s house, but she could barely think of putting the dress in the nearby garment bag on, let alone doing her hair and make-up. Roxanne, looking effortlessly gorgeous even with her hair only half-straightened and wearing old sweatpants frowned in her direction. “Hey, did you want the curling iron? I think Jessica had it.” That was when Tara shook herself, reached down to extract her make-up bag. “I’m good, I was just wondering what to do on my eyes,” she said. She hadn’t been wondering any such thing, and it didn’t look like Roxanne believed her either. “You know, you’ve been weird for a few days. Is there something wrong?”

I hate being a girl wasn’t something Tara could say out loud, but the urge was overwhelming. I’m so confused, why am I like this? wasn’t something she could admit to either, because that would mean that she’d have to explain what she was confused about. Instead, she pressed her lips together, shook her head. “Don’t worry, I’ll get over it, probably just PMS or something.” Roxanne nodded sympathetically then, as though that solved it instantly, and then smiled at Tara. “Is there anyone you like who’ll be at the dance tonight? Maybe that’ll take your mind off whatever’s going on. Or is that the problem and you just don’t want to say?”

Please drop it. That was the only thought in Tara’s head. “Promise you won’t tell?” Roxanne leaned in eagerly then. “I like someone, but he’s out of my league. Older, has a girlfriend, the works.” No, she didn’t. She didn’t want to be someone’s girlfriend. What she felt when she looked at boys was confusing. On the one hand, there was the potential of butterflies, but there were also more conflicting signals. Wanting to ask where they got that shirt from so she could get the same. Wanting to be strong enough to throw around a football as casually as they did. Wanting to look like that, strong jaw and tall and broad shoulders. But that wasn’t normal. This, talking about boys as crushes, should be what was normal.

Roxanne had grinned. “Secret’s safe with me. Unless it’s someone from your Glee club, in which case you might want to rethink your options. It’s not, right?” It was no secret how half the school thought of the Glee club, but Tara and Alyson had joined anyway. Tara was quick to deny it anyway, shook her head. “No way,” she said with a laugh.

Was it worse that she lied, or that she didn’t know what was going on with herself well enough to even make an attempt at the truth?

What’s happening to me?

It was past midnight. The dance had been over for hours. Tara was at home, and she was exhausted from dancing, from smiling, from thinking about the boy who had asked her to dance and then for her phone number. She’d had a great time with her friends. Everything was perfect.

Except for her Google search history, stared at and restlessly scrolled through as she lay in bed with the lights out, unable to sleep.

Except for the fact that avoiding being honest with herself was starting to take its toll.

A girl who feels like a boy.

What does it mean if I feel like a boy and still like boys?

Transgender.

Gender dysphoria.

The list went on and had been steadily increasing every night for weeks, until it was the first thing that started to appear in the search history on her phone. Tara had never been able to bring herself to look at the search results for long; it was as difficult as looking in the mirror. Tonight, though, she’d managed to get up the courage to actually click on a couple of links before she froze up and backed out of it, feeling like she was going to itch out of her skin.

Nothing fit. Nothing ever fit. Not the pretty dress exactly her size that had wound up in a crumpled heap in the corner of her bedroom. Not how she felt, as though everything was a terrifying lie, especially her body and the way it said girl. Setting her phone aside on her bedside table, Tara stared up at the ceiling, wrapped arms around her stomach beneath the covers. With relentless, almost bruising fingers, she pressed out the shape of her waist, her hips, and there was no comfort to be found there, only something undeniably missing and lacking. The knowledge that she couldn’t ignore any more: the outside of her didn’t match the inside.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?

He wouldn’t have asked you to dance if he’d known you’d rather be wearing a suit than a dress.

I’m so scared.

This wasn’t a fairytale. She cried herself to sleep.

The next day, she woke up far too early and took a listless glance at her phone when she saw the screen lit. A couple texts, one from the boy from last night, one from Alyson, some tags from Instagram. Tara didn’t open any of them. She just swiped away the notifications from the screen and rolled over with it in her hand, her back to her bedroom door, stared at the wall. This had been her Saturday mornings for a while now, and she didn’t really want to think about why staying in bed and not moving until almost midday was the better option than getting up and doing anything. Maintaining the outward appearance of feeling and behaving normally when nothing in her felt that way was exhausting, and occasions like dances just meant Tara had to amplify it until people were sold on the fiction that she was having a good time.

She could hear her mom in the kitchen downstairs, always an early riser, but getting up would mean having to talk about the dance and Tara just couldn’t do it.

Instead, she returned her attention to her phone, and tentatively, she began to tap a different search into it.

How can I make my chest look flat like a boy’s?

Almost immediately, there was a wealth of information suddenly available; websites that showed selections that talked about sports bandages, sports bras, binders, and nervously, she hovered again. I’m just looking. It doesn’t have to mean anything.

That didn’t explain why when Tara eventually exited the house, she got the bus and went to the nearest big department store on her own, without texting any of her friends. No one could know about this.

There hadn’t really been a plan, only a few nervous glances around as she headed for the floor which held all of the men’s clothing. If anyone asked or there were any accidental run-ins, she could just say she was looking for a birthday gift for her dad. No one would be the wiser. No one would guess it meant anything else, they had no reason to.

Strolling through the aisles, Tara’s gaze roamed over t-shirts, pairs of trousers, and it was with a sinking heart that she realised the sizing was a new obstacle to conquer. It meant that all of the t-shirts she casually picked up as though browsing were in a size small, and the pair of jeans grabbed as an afterthought were a guess at best. Thankfully there was only one attendant at the changing rooms when she made her way down to the women’s section, barely paying attention to the fact that Tara had a sports bra that clearly wouldn’t fit for its intended purpose slung over her arm with items from a completely different area.

Tara hated changing rooms, hated the full length mirrors, the unforgiving lighting and the way every flaw seemed magnified. She hadn’t enjoyed dress shopping at all, so that begged the question of why she was putting herself through this instead. Why was it any different?

Confirmed, the sports bra was too tight. But it was meant to be, flattening her chest into something barely there. She could bear the discomfort just to try this out.

The jeans by some miracle were about right, and when she pulled them on, they hung on her legs completely differently to the others that she owned. Shoving her hands in the pockets, the movement felt natural, to have enough room to do that a novelty. It felt good. After debating which t-shirt to choose, she picked up one in a shade of dark red and pulled it over her head. The last touch was to impatiently gather up her hair and shove it out of the way in a hair tie in a knot.

What are you doing?

Her eyes flashed up to the mirror, and the shock of what she saw, however fleetingly, made her suck in a breath and flinch a little.

Without the make-up she’d worn to the dance the night before, her hair looking almost short from a certain angle, chest almost completely flat and the clothes, she could have easily been taken for a boy. But that was exactly the point, wasn’t it?

I feel like me.

It was a revelation. Slowly, uncertainly, Tara smiled with no one there to see.

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douglassmiith · 4 years

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Heres How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests

June 1, 2020 7 min read

As protests roiled the country in response to the death of George Floyd, many Americans spent the weekend in a state of deep sadness and self-reflection. In the midst of a pandemic that has had an outsized effect on black Americans, the graphic video of a black man dying under the knee of a white policeman was simply too much. While it’s too soon to say what exactly will come from this moment, it does feel like a tipping point, and many of the country’s most high-profile business leaders – often averse to weighing in on social issues – seem to sense this. A number have made public statements of solidarity with the black community and pledged to take their roles in the fight for equality more seriously. Here is a sampling of who’s been speaking out, and we will continue to update this story accordingly.

Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

“What the African American community sees in that videotape is that this African American man, who could be me or any other African American man, is being treated as less than human,” Frazier told CNBC. “What the community saw was, until they went out into the streets, this officer — much less even the other officers — was not even going to be arrested for what was clearly inhumane treatment of a citizen.”

He added, “Even though we don’t have laws that separate people on the basis of race anymore, we still have customs, we still have beliefs, we still have policies and practices that lead to inequities…. I know for sure that what put my life on a different trajectory was that someone intervened to give me an opportunity, to close that opportunity gap, and that opportunity gap is still there.”

Watch Frazier’s full comments here.

Apple CEO Tim Cook

“Right now, there is a pain deeply etched in the soul of our nation and in the hearts of millions. To stand together, we must stand up for one another, and recognize the fear, hurt and outrage rightly provoked by the senseless killing of George Floyd and a much longer history of racism.

That painful past is still present today — not only in the form of violence, but in the everyday experience of deeply rooted discrimination. We see it in our criminal justice system, in the disproportionate toll of disease on Black and Brown communities, in the inequalities in neighborhood services and the educations our children receive. While our laws have changed, the reality is that their protections are still not universally applied.”

Read the whole memo here.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman Bob Iger and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton

“The recent killing of George Floyd as well as other instances of lethal attacks and harassment of unarmed black citizens in our nation continue to drive outrage and calls for action by people of all cultural backgrounds, including many of our employees. Feelings of grief and anger cause us to confront the inscrutable idea that the lives of some are deemed less valuable — and less worthy of dignity, care and protection — than the lives of others.

While these devastating incidents are not new, there’s something unique about what’s happening in this moment. The pandemic coupled with these recent injustices have pushed the issues of racial disparity into the open.”

Read the whole memo here.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

“The pain of the last week reminds us how far our country has to go to give every person the freedom to live with dignity and peace. It reminds us yet again that the violence Black people in America live with today is part of a long history of racism and injustice. We all have the responsibility to create change.

We stand with the Black community, and all those working towards justice in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others whose names will not be forgotten.

To help in this fight, I know Facebook needs to do more to support equality and safety for the Black community through our platforms. As hard as it was to watch, I’m grateful that Darnella Frazier posted on Facebook her video of George Floyd’s murder because we all needed to see that. We need to know George Floyd’s name. But it’s clear Facebook also has more work to do to keep people safe and ensure our systems don’t amplify bias.”

Read the whole statement here.

Google CEO Sundar Pachai

Today on US Google & YouTube homepages we share our support for racial equality in solidarity with the Black community and in memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery & others who don’t have a voice. For those feeling grief, anger, sadness & fear, you are not alone. pic.twitter.com/JbPCG3wfQW

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 31, 2020

Target CEO Brian Cornell

“We are a community in pain. That pain is not unique to the Twin Cities — it extends across America. The murder of George Floyd has unleashed the pent-up pain of years, as have the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. We say their names and hold a too-long list of others in our hearts. As a Target team, we’ve huddled, we’ve consoled, we’ve witnessed horrific scenes similar to what’s playing out now and wept that not enough is changing. And as a team we’ve vowed to face pain with purpose.”

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield

It needs to be *possible* to prosecute police for the acts they commit in the line of duty.

Misusing the solemn/sacred power of the office to unnecessarily harm people should be a federal offense and count like a hate crime, increasing the severity of the underlying assault.

— Stewart Butterfield (@stewart) May 31, 2020

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman

“As a company whose core value is inclusion, the PayPal community is committed to equality and justice, and these commitments have never been more important than they are today. Hatred, discrimination and injustice are unacceptable and have no place in our societies. We have seen a rise of xenophobic actions around the world, as the economic and psychological impacts of COVID-19 spread. We cannot stay silent in the face of racial injustice, whether it is within our own communities or outside of them. No one should feel threatened or afraid because of the color of their skin, or who they are, or who they choose to be. We all have a responsibility to end discrimination and intolerance — and to seek justice, reconciliation and healing. We stand with the family of George Floyd and the countless other families and communities who have suffered discrimination, hatred or racial violence. We must stay vigilant and do our part to build toward justice and equality for all people. Our actions, both individually and collectively, can make a difference, especially now.”

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

While Bezos hasn’t made a public statement about the protests to date, he did post an essay by writer Shenequa Golding. Golding explained how difficult it can be for employees of color to carry on in their day to day professional lives after witnessing something like George Floyd’s murder.

Bezos quoted one passage in particular:

“We’re biting our tongues, swallowing our rage and fighting back tears to remain professional because expressing that hurt caused by witnessing black death is considered more unprofessional, than black men and women actually being killed. So if you can, please, be mindful. Your black employees are dealing with a lot.”⁣⁣⁣

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Here’s How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests

June 1, 2020 7 min read

Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

Watch Frazier’s full comments here.

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Read the whole memo here.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman Bob Iger and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton

Read the whole memo here.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

We stand with the Black community, and all those working towards justice in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others whose names will not be forgotten.

Read the whole statement here.

Google CEO Sundar Pachai

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 31, 2020

Target CEO Brian Cornell

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield

It needs to be *possible* to prosecute police for the acts they commit in the line of duty.

Misusing the solemn/sacred power of the office to unnecessarily harm people should be a federal offense and count like a hate crime, increasing the severity of the underlying assault.

— Stewart Butterfield (@stewart) May 31, 2020

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

Bezos quoted one passage in particular:

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Here’s How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests

June 1, 2020 7 min read

Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

Watch Frazier’s full comments here.

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Read the whole memo here.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman Bob Iger and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton

Read the whole memo here.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

We stand with the Black community, and all those working towards justice in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others whose names will not be forgotten.

Read the whole statement here.

Google CEO Sundar Pachai

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 31, 2020

Target CEO Brian Cornell

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield

It needs to be *possible* to prosecute police for the acts they commit in the line of duty.

Misusing the solemn/sacred power of the office to unnecessarily harm people should be a federal offense and count like a hate crime, increasing the severity of the underlying assault.

— Stewart Butterfield (@stewart) May 31, 2020

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

Bezos quoted one passage in particular:

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Here’s How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests

June 1, 2020 7 min read

Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

Watch Frazier’s full comments here.

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Read the whole memo here.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman Bob Iger and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton

Read the whole memo here.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

We stand with the Black community, and all those working towards justice in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others whose names will not be forgotten.

Read the whole statement here.

Google CEO Sundar Pachai

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 31, 2020

Target CEO Brian Cornell

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield

It needs to be *possible* to prosecute police for the acts they commit in the line of duty.

Misusing the solemn/sacred power of the office to unnecessarily harm people should be a federal offense and count like a hate crime, increasing the severity of the underlying assault.

— Stewart Butterfield (@stewart) May 31, 2020

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

Bezos quoted one passage in particular:

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CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: TIPS FOR CARETAKERS BY CARETAKERS

An Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia diagnosis for your loved one can be devastating news. With no known cure, a diagnosis affects not only the patient, but the caretaker and the family.

In 2010, The Alzheimer’s Association Found That 450,000 People Aged 65 Or Older Were Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease. That Number Is Projected To Increase To 510,000 By 2020.

It is normal to feel lost, overwhelmed, and stressed about this new development in your life. The heavy responsibility of becoming a caretaker can have lasting impact on you and your family. The slow, but deteriorating nature of the condition lends itself to seemingly constant change.

What Worked Yesterday May Not Work Tomorrow. What Was Easy Last Week May Become Impossible In A Few Months.

If you have found yourself facing the need to become the caretaker for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia patient, here are eight things you need to know about your role in the care process.

1. Remember The Family

Be clear and honest with your family about the situation, especially kids and teens. Not communicating or failing to educate children about the condition can lead to feelings of fear, guilt, or increased sadness. There are books, written for children, about Alzheimer’s that can help to make the process as simple as possible.

Encourage family visits for as long as you can, and get children involved in the caretaking process. Things as simple as bringing a glass of water can add a glimpse of positivity to the situation.

“One of the overlooked aspects of dealing with a memory care issue is what happens to the family relationships – particularly with the children and teens. It is important to understand what’s happening to that person — both mentally and physically.”– Dr. Matt Kolinski at SYNERGY HomeCare Tampa

2. Keep Your Loved One Engaged

Caretaking can be an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your loved one. Remember what they enjoyed doing before their diagnosis. If they are physically capable of performing the activity, do it with them as much as possible.

Play their favorite music. Cook their favorite meal. Look through old photos in their photo albums. Encourage the activities they can still do independently. In more advanced cases, think creatively. If you cannot take them to do their favorite activity, such as going to a movie theater, recreate the same atmosphere on your own. Put on a new film and watch it with them.

“… My father always used to love walking, so I would routinely walk with him inside and outside of his care facility. This provided Dad good exercise and a sense of routine and comfort for him, by participating in a familiar activity.” – Rick Lauber, Author of The Successful Caregiver’s Guide

3. Focus On The Now

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis fosters feelings of anxiety about the future, perhaps even guilt about the past. Staying in the moment and putting that energy into meal plans, daily activities, and compassion, love, and dignity will reduce the negative feelings.

“I consider living in the moment, not in the past or the future, one of the healthiest strategies for helping families who are experiencing the journey of caring for a loved one who is afflicted with Alzheimer’s.” –Lisa Marie Chirico, Nursing Home Navigator Coach

4. Be Patient

Those suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia require gentle care. There might be times your loved one does not remember who you are. Re-introduce yourself as much as necessary. Remember: It is not personal. It is the disease. In moments like these, Alzheimer’s patients may become anxious and resistant to care. Be calm, kind, and patient.

“These patients require gentle and compassionate care […] by just starting here you will be well on your way to taking great care of our aging population with grace.” –Michelle Rhodes, RN

5. Manage Your Own Stress And Health

As much as you desire to give your all, you simply cannot be an effective caretaker without taking care of yourself. Plan your days ahead, writing down things that need to be achieved that day. Take a cue from the diet of your loved one, and eat well. Also, keep a sense of humor in the face of this humorless disease. Look for opportunities to laugh with your loved one. This will help prevent burn-out, depression, illness, and other ailments caused by high-stress situations.

“Caring for an Alzheimer patient or loved one can take a tremendous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether as a professional or personal caretaker, stress is cited as the number one cause of burn-out and depression in caregivers.” Meg Donahue, Co-Founder at MamaSezz.Com

6. Approach With Understanding

Learn everything you possibly can about Alzheimer’s. The more you understand the disease, the better you will meet your loved one’s needs. Use appropriate, caring language when speaking to your loved one, which creates a sense of comfort and understanding between you both. Aim for clear, kind communication. Do not get too caught up in constantly correcting, either. You do not always need to be correct, but you do always need to be compassionate.

“The biggest issues surround the understanding component of the language of Dementia. (The patient’s) understanding then allows for joy to enter the experience and stress to exit.” – Michelle Matro, Senior/ Elder Care Provider and Trainer.

7. Improve The Quality Of Sleep

Do not underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep, especially for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. A good night’s sleep improves mood and health in most people. Try “controlled lighting” to insure your loved one receives a good night’s rest every night.

“One of the most effective ways to improve quality of life at any age is to improve the quality of sleep. Controlled lighting has been shown to improve sleep quality and mood for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related Dementia…” – Dale Dell’Ario, Ario, Inc.

8.Focus On Meals

Alzheimer’s patients are often more active during meal times. Serve them healthy meals, in small, bite-sized pieces. Also, try to eat with them, which opens to door for good quality time. Encourage visits from friends and other family members around meal times as well. The more social interactions they have, the merrier they will be!

“When visiting, go for meal times. (The patient) will become more alert with the activity. Plus you can help feed your loved one…”– Bobbe White, Caretaker/Try Laughter

In the U.S. right now, there are over 43.5 million caregivers providing unpaid care to a family member. In other words, you are not alone!

Watching your loved ones get older is difficult, physically, emotionally and mentally. At Multicare Physicians, we serve patients all the time who are fortunate enough to have family members support them through this difficult time. That’s why we wrote this article for you: the caretaker.

With a long standing history of serving geriatric patients with a variety of needs and health conditions, Multicare Physicians is prepared to help you and your family with your health and care taking needs. We treat your family, like our family.

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Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease: Tips for Caretakers by Caretakers

An Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia diagnosis for your loved one can be devastating news. With no known cure, a diagnosis affects not only the patient, but the caretaker and the family.

In 2010, The Alzheimer’s Association found that 450,000 people aged 65 or older were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. That number is projected to increase to 510,000 by 2020.

What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. What was easy last week may become impossible in a few months.

If you have found yourself facing the need to become the caretaker for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia patient, here are eight things you need to know about your role in the care process.

1. Remember the Family

Encourage family visits for as long as you can, and get children involved in the caretaking process. Things as simple as bringing a glass of water can add a glimpse of positivity to the situation.

2. Keep Your Loved One Engaged

3. Focus on the Now

4. Be Patient

“These patients require gentle and compassionate care […] by just starting here you will be well on your way to taking great care of our aging population with grace.” –Michelle Rhodes, RN

5. Manage Your Own Stress and Health

6. Approach With Understanding

7. Improve the Quality of Sleep

8.Focus on Meals

“When visiting, go for meal times. (The patient) will become more alert with the activity. Plus you can help feed your loved one…”– Bobbe White, Caretaker/Try Laughter

In the U.S. right now, there are over 43.5 million caregivers providing unpaid care to a family member. In other words, you are not alone!

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