The Most Important Tool Is Love

Tools

I went to a caregivers meeting recently. One thing covered there was the "Caregivers Tool Belt." It works on the theory that all caregivers should have a variety of tools in their proverbial belt to fall back on. You can find which tools work best by trial and error. Sometimes distraction or redirection does wonders, and another day a calm and positive attitude turns things around. Fear and anxiety are a common problem with people with Alzheimer's and in this case the tools you'll need belong to a teacher. A steady demeanor that explains each step and then helps the patient through those steps.

But of all the tools in the caregiver's belt, I don't think you will find one more powerful than love. It truly is the one thing that conquers all. It will turn a harried day into a flower-smelling and bird-watching day. And, it can change a long, impossible day into a tiny vacation.

Sometimes, all any of us need to make us feel better and more cooperative, is to know that someone loves us. To know that someone cares. To feel loved and to feel safe and secure is sometimes the most important thing in the world. Try to keep a good supply of love in your tool belt.

It will bring out the sun.

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