Elder-caregivers

Niagara

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4. I have plenty of patience with the elderly

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 08:15 PM

Jul 1

And sometimes I can't believe some of things that they say. They can be hysterical!

Sometimes these caregivers come into homes and start barking orders at the clients and at other caregivers. I don't do that. I like to build a rapport with them. I like to encourage them to get things done and not be bossy. It can be exhausting though.

Thanks, Biophilic!

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I think I'm in over my head [View all] Niagara Jul 1 OP

No practical advice True Dough Jul 1 #1

I'm sorry I'm incoherent sometimes Niagara Jul 1 #3

Maintain those boundaries, Niagara! True Dough Jul 1 #7

Thank you for the reminder, True Niagara Jul 1 #8

I seriously admire your grit and determination to do what you can for these people. Biophilic Jul 1 #2

I have plenty of patience with the elderly Niagara Jul 1 #4

Walmart's Parent's Choice pediatric powder Phoenix61 Jul 1 #5

Thanks for the pediatric powder suggestion, Phoenix61 Niagara Jul 1 #6

I haven't been able to find it in the stores Phoenix61 Jul 1 #14

Popsicles... ultralite001 Jul 1 #9

There's actually popsicles in their freezer Niagara Jul 1 #10

Pedialyte has a popsicle variety pack... ultralite001 Jul 1 #11

Thank you for that link Niagara Jul 1 #12

You're very welcome... ultralite001 Jul 1 #13

It sounds like you are doing an amazing job. Trueblue Texan Jul 2 #15

Thank you, Trueblue Texan Niagara Jul 2 #16

You can let them fold clothes... Trueblue Texan Jul 2 #17