For a majority of residents who reside at Bethesda, the most important aspect of their lives are family relationships. When residents are alert and oriented, they are able to share their thoughts and feelings with both family members and staff about the importance of their family, their memories and how they impact their lives. For those […]
Stay Connected to Friends While Caregiving
Overcome the tendency to focus on tasks and not on your relationships and yourself Margaret didn’t use to spend her holidays mostly alone. In the past she’d enjoyed inviting friends and neighbors over for Christmas cheer. But after her father moved into her house because of his Parkinson’s disease, she slowly withdrew from socializing with […]
