Caregiving Philosophy

Caregiving Philosophy

Hosted by: Lani Yamafuji

Caregiver stress is real. Especially when it involves taking care of your parents. Here's how I get through all those caregiver emotions including resentment, guilt, and grief. You're not alone, my friend. xoxo Lani

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the horrible people in your family

I think it's a rare family that gets through life without family drama. Because humans think thoughts - good and bad thoughts about other people. That's ok. What hurts is holding on to those thoughts. Ā  Ā  Iā€™m here...
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finding real sentimental treasures

WantĀ toĀ know the beauty of multi-generational caregiving? It's finding the little sentimental treasures and remembering them and bringing them to mind during life's not so fun moments. The more you practice, the...
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expanding grief

What does it feel like when a parent dies? I'm sure that's as unique as each individual. Here's my viewpoint after 5 days. Ā  Iā€™m here whenever you need to chat. Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Connect with me...
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less than 4 weeks left

How did this happen so fast? my mom asked I suppose, the end is always too fast. The time with your loved one is too short. There's never enough time. Ā  Iā€™m here whenever you need to chat. Take care, xoxo...
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starting over again

Did you know you can always start over again? Yep. You can begin again. You can have a do-over. It's never too late. Ā  Iā€™m here whenever you need to chat. Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Connect with me onĀ Instagram. Subscribe...
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be early or else you're late

Do you like to be early, right on time, or late? I'm probably the way I am because my mother is the way she is. Does your punctuality run in the family? Ā  Iā€™m here whenever you need to chat. Take care, xoxo...
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it's so sad

Sometimes things that make us So Sad aren't really useful things to be sad about. Here's my take on the situation. I hope you have a day like ukulele man. Ā  Ā  Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Ā  Connect with me...
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the shame game

Are you unknowingly speaking in ways that cause shame? Here are a few ideas to know whether you are. Because shame is never a fun place to be. Ā  Ā  Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Ā  Connect with me onĀ Instagram. Subscribe below...
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everything is for me

You want to know how to have the best life ever? This is part of the secret formula. Try it. I bet it will make a huge difference. Ā  Ā  Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Connect with me onĀ Instagram. Subscribe below so you don't...
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but, I don't want to

How do you get yourself to do things you don't want to? Here's how my husband and I get all sorts of things done that we don't want to. It's all about asking yourself the right questions. Ā  Ā  Take care, xoxo...
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end stage dementia food fight

Got any caregiving disagreements? I'm sure I'm not the only one. Listen in to see if we resolve this food fight. Ā  Ā  Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Ā  Connect with me onĀ Instagram. Subscribe below so you don't miss the next...
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denial is real

How much evidence do you need to get out of denial? I'm not sure. Maybe there's no limit. That's what it seems like for my mother anyway. I guess that's how some people cope. Ā  Ā  Take care, xoxo Lani Ā  Connect with me...
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