Self-Care Tips for Dementia Carers: Why Pausing Matters and a coffee stop!

13/04/2025 22 min Episodio 6
Self-Care Tips for Dementia Carers: Why Pausing Matters and a coffee stop!

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Show Notes:In today’s deeply personal episode, Angela shares a small but meaningful stop along her dementia carer journey—a pause for coffee, and a pause for herself.When you’re caring for someone with dementia, it’s easy to forget where you end and the caregiving begins. Life moves in loops of responsibility, and we often run on subconscious autopilot. But today, Angela gently challenges that rhythm, choosing presence over pressure.From the driver’s seat of her roadtrip, she reflects on:🧠 The emotional toll of dementia careers☕ The quiet magic of a coffee break, alone🛑 Interrupting our normal subconscious "carer autopilot"❤️ The quiet power of choosing yourself, even for a few minutesThis episode is an invitation—to breathe, to reflect, and to remember that you deserve care too.💬 Let's Stay Connected:Instagram: @mydementiaroadtripFacebook: My Dementia Roadtrip CommunityWebsite: www.mydementiaroadtrip.com💛 If this episode resonated with you...Please consider leaving a review or sharing it with a fellow caregiver. Your story matters, and every listen helps others feel less alone.Want something to help you create those moments for you to stop and value you? Here's a valuable resource that you can use every day... Check back later today for the link!

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