Caulk?
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Yep. Caulk.
As a family caregiver, you may find yourself trapped with the thought: I can do this on my own. I can.
Good intentions can be like good foundations. Sometimes, they need a little reinforcement. Cracks happen. And, that’s where the caulk comes in handy.
You will have cracks in your caregiving experience. That’s normal. You may find it difficult to bathe your father. Your impatience with your mother’s repetitive questions may make spending seven days together a truly hairy experience—for both of you. You may find yourself becoming irritable and short-tempered with your spouse if you can’t get to church services every week.
With the right caulk (a home health aide, an adult day center, breaks provided by your adult children), these cracks are fixed. And, your foundation stays as strong as ever.
This week, how will you best use your caulk?
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Oh, that’s just a great way of describing that. Though I might add that other types of support (not just direct, care-based support) can work well as caulk, too: being enveloped in a big hug from a close friend, I can FEEL the cracks closing!
Hi, I LOVE your suggestion. A good cry can be caulk, as is a great laugh. And, sometimes, for me, caulk is merely the ability to express frustration, sadness or worry to a caring listener.