Caregiving – Opportunity to Change, Learn, and Honor Family [Video]

This week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Carlos Olivas III.  Carlos lived in Southern California where he was working a great job in live events doing production and design while raising his daughter.  Life took a turn five years ago when he made the decision to move back to his childhood home to care for his father. As a result of his experience, he has developed a passion for research and educating himself about the Alzheimer’s experience.  Carlos shares the following insights with everyone from his perspective as a primary caregiver:

•  The experience requires you to change and to look inward to adjust your ego, your attitude, and to become a better person.
•  The lifestyle change required is difficult because being able to go where you want and do what you want is no longer under your control.
• Embracing change allows you to better approach the caregiving experience.
•  The research and education required to help your loved one allows you the opportunity to prepare for your future after your season of caring.
•  You are never too old to change!
•  Alzheimer’s is much more than just forgetting things.
•  Participating in/being a member of several caregiver support groups can be invaluable as you surround yourself with different types of people who are going through the same thing.
• Breathing exercises/techniques can be beneficial in helping with self-control and relieving stress.