A Day in My Life as a Caregiver of a 97-Year-Old

A day in my life as a caregiver of a 97-year-old with dementia
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  • @coby1111
    @coby1111 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Diana for sharing your beautiful life with us. I have visited your home Country of Georgia many times and have been hosted by some fantastic people. Keep safe and take care on your travels. Have a ‘wee’ cup of coffee on me, as they say here back in Ireland. Coby x

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Coby! Hope you enjoyed Georgia! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @peggysherman2811
    @peggysherman2811 Жыл бұрын

    You have an amazingly upbeat attitude. Taking care of an old person so debilitated is not for the faint of heart. It is very tough mentally. I wish you only good things in the future. Especially with your travels.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Peggy!

  • @elesal89
    @elesal89 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, Marone! Loved this little moment

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    😍😍

  • @andiseeyouwhenthesunsetseast
    @andiseeyouwhenthesunsetseast Жыл бұрын

    You’re a blessing to the world

  • @luanamonje7712
    @luanamonje77123 ай бұрын

    You are so lovely! Thanks for sharing

  • @TheGiusha
    @TheGiusha Жыл бұрын

    Diana is a vibe

  • @RegNarnoc21
    @RegNarnoc21 Жыл бұрын

    Not everyone could do your job Diana,excluding me,well done to you girl..🙏🏼

  • @pacocalabasa6605
    @pacocalabasa6605 Жыл бұрын

    Writing checks and using a film camera, you really have been time traveling. Can't wait to see what you find in Puerto Rico.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha so true! Can’t wait to explore 😍😍

  • @elizabethromero8630
    @elizabethromero86303 ай бұрын

    I cried you are so sweet and Violeta is adorable God bless you both

  • @wowonwheel
    @wowonwheel Жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful video Diana!

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris ❤️

  • @johnny3969
    @johnny396911 ай бұрын

    I was walking my senior residents at the park. There are bunch of karens doing workout at park. Was simply doing my job as a caregiver. One of my resident have been forgetting how to walk and where go. I was simply telling my resident. Go straight and go this way in form of guidance. Resident used to walk behind me. I used to walk front to guide. So used to follow me. However as time passes Resident really doesn't know where to go, lost few times , went to the wrong house, tripped couple of time. Regardless of situation we try to keep resident in good shape , live healthy life. One of the Karen was saying that me as caregiver being mean or doesn't know how guide residents. I'm not sure how else to guide my resident except telling to go which direction. (For the record never push resident or yell, forced resident to walk) If you don't have experience of taking of your parents or eldery person who suffering dementia , PLEASE DO NOT JUDGE It is difficult situation for person who are suffering from this condition and as well as challenging situation for the caregivers .

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    11 ай бұрын

    Do not listen to them Johnny! ❤️ do you still work as a caregiver

  • @johnny3969

    @johnny3969

    11 ай бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust as of today I still do. Thank you for sharing your video. I wish more people should be aware that caregiving job is not easy. People should give some respect and understanding to caregiver. Not many p3ople willing to job we do.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    11 ай бұрын

    100%! Thanks for doing the honorable work

  • @serinaelizabeth4126
    @serinaelizabeth4126 Жыл бұрын

    I loved these 2 videos of you & Viola! Two were simply not enough 💕 I hope you stay in touch with her family & keep us updated on her. She is precious. You did a beautiful job at caring for her & putting together these videos of your time together. The photographs you took of her are so thoughtful & touching! Thank you for warming our hearts 🥰 I will be binging your PR vids next... my motherland 🇵🇷💖

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Serine! Thanks for watching and for taking your time to watch these videos 💕 Viola turned 98 this December, isn’t that crazy? 🥹

  • @daytoday8513
    @daytoday8513 Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful and thank you for sharing! The preparation for travels can be wearisome but it was fun to see how you kept busy.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @dathang
    @dathang Жыл бұрын

    Laundry kissed by the sun is the best! I love doing it... even in the Winter. Having done this myself and knowing how challenging it can be...I am heartened by the energy and joy you bring to caring for Viola. Also, WOW a film camera! Adventure on, Diana and Cheers!

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marcel so much 😍

  • @carolp1912
    @carolp1912 Жыл бұрын

    Your amazing and Viola is so lucky to have you. I care for my 96 year old mother who has mild to medium dementia. You are so good with Viola. My daughters are great with my mum just like you.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Carol, I’m so sorry you have to go through that. On the other hand caring for someone with dementia can be very much connecting and emotionally deep, don’t you think? Depends on people and the dementia stage but I really felt like an honor caring for Violeta

  • @aguadilla4life
    @aguadilla4life Жыл бұрын

    YOU THE BEST 🙏

  • @paxtecum4814
    @paxtecum4814 Жыл бұрын

    Dios te bendiga Diana por tu buen corazón. Me hiciste recordar a mi madre.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Gracias Pax

  • @Hannnet
    @Hannnet Жыл бұрын

    You’re a perfect cook, dear 👩‍🍳don’t stress out about that 💙

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    I am not stressed when I cook for you, ma love

  • @i_am_max007
    @i_am_max007 Жыл бұрын

    such a beautiful video thanks for sharing viola seems like a lovely lady looking for more interesting videos from you good luck

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Max 007

  • @i_am_max007

    @i_am_max007

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust my pleasure

  • @teonaurushadze889
    @teonaurushadze889 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤ you are amazing 🎉

  • @TDSudduth
    @TDSudduth Жыл бұрын

    This is precious! Two beautiful women. Life continues on and on. 😊

  • @romuloaugusto3003
    @romuloaugusto3003 Жыл бұрын

    Olá Diana. Adorei teu vídeo. Parabéns pelo trabalho e dedicação. Ultreya. Aqui, do extremo sul do Brasil.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Obtigada, Romulo ❤️

  • @hamzaherrouchi9571
    @hamzaherrouchi9571 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the feeling in this video, the calmness of the area you live in, the love you share with this woman, the foods you make, everything took me there for a moment, thanks

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you finding the time to watch an comment on my video! Are you new to the channel?

  • @hamzaherrouchi9571

    @hamzaherrouchi9571

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust yes I just discovered your channel and I like what you do

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hamzaherrouchi9571 welcome! ❤️ so nice to have you here! Where are you from?

  • @hamzaherrouchi9571

    @hamzaherrouchi9571

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust I'm from Morocco. You?

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hamzaherrouchi9571 Georgia 🇬🇪

  • @carolp1912
    @carolp1912 Жыл бұрын

    do you miss the camino? I loved your camino videos and I just finished the coastal way from Porto walked alone. I loved it.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    I do miss it but I don’t feel like I want to go back quiet yet. I feel like it’s gonna “call me” when it’s time.

  • @mvpalaya
    @mvpalaya8 ай бұрын

    Hi Diana, your amazing, thank you for your sharing this video, im caregiver too, here in Israel 🇮🇱, im inspired about what you do, God bless 🙌

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @jamesmonte9214
    @jamesmonte9214 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Diana, be careful is you travel to Puerto Rico 👍

  • @pinkandspice1691
    @pinkandspice1691 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Diana just get back from my Camino Frances. Mostly inspired by your video😊

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    How was it?

  • @Nanemils
    @Nanemils9 ай бұрын

    You’re awesome 😎

  • @iboy1243
    @iboy12434 ай бұрын

    Great job

  • @RayMar1992
    @RayMar1992 Жыл бұрын

    You guys both looks pretty sweet to each other💙

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️ Yeah she’s the sweetest

  • @RayMar1992

    @RayMar1992

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust congratulations from having a blue passport💙 that means you're a certified American citizen now right. Yehey! 🥳 It's been 8yrs since 2017 that you came in America. I guess After 5yrs you're a blue passport holder too.😍🥰😘

  • @RayMar1992

    @RayMar1992

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust I mean 6yrs since 2017, 😅😂🤣 sorry..💙

  • @huizhichen
    @huizhichen10 ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @alliyahaleciascott
    @alliyahaleciascott7 ай бұрын

    I love ur presentation and video wow I might just subscribe ! I’m a caregiver as well:)

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @hehersonberania1913
    @hehersonberania1913 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤ amazing heart 😊

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @SeekerFitness
    @SeekerFitness3 ай бұрын

    how long have you bbeen caring for viola? she's precious. You're such a doll! love how creative you are.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    2 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately she passed away last August! She’ll forever live in my heart

  • @MirembeFatima

    @MirembeFatima

    12 күн бұрын

    Ooo Bambi sorry ​@@dianawanderlust

  • @carolp1912
    @carolp1912 Жыл бұрын

    will Viola get a new carer. I hope the new one is as wonderful as you.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    I was actually substituting her wonderful caregiver so don't worry, she is in good hands

  • @elisabedgociridze2032
    @elisabedgociridze2032 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @heekyungkim8147
    @heekyungkim8147 Жыл бұрын

    Diana. How are you ? I just wanted to say i have been traveling Georgia 🇬🇪 about one month now. I love your country. I have been cannon. National park. Batumi.Kutaisi.kazvegi.even Gori. Misheta.kakheti. You are really good cook. Ur dish looks so delicious. Well. Take care. How long will you work until your next trip,?

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoy Georgia ❤️❤️ I just took a flight to Puerto Rico yesterday

  • @heekyungkim8147

    @heekyungkim8147

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust nice. I look forward to see ur video on puerto Rico.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    @@heekyungkim8147 thank you my darling ❤️

  • @sopiojimshitashvili3728
    @sopiojimshitashvili3728 Жыл бұрын

    😘❤

  • @pinkandspice1691
    @pinkandspice1691 Жыл бұрын

    Please share your healthy recipe for breakfast and lunch

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll try

  • @dronemaster2371
    @dronemaster2371 Жыл бұрын

    2:49 ძაან გამეცინა 😀

  • @plantcare4080
    @plantcare408011 ай бұрын

    Hi is there more jobs in US as a caregiver?

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    11 ай бұрын

    I believe there is

  • @thehammersfamily3943
    @thehammersfamily39433 ай бұрын

    I appreciate this video but I have to tell you,you showed her routing number and checking account number and someone could get that .Please considered editing this..God Bless you and all who see this😊

  • @miriamwathoni5535
    @miriamwathoni5535Ай бұрын

    Very informative. You don't seem to spend time with the lady. It is all about you. Very sad.

  • @Justanursewith3kidlol
    @Justanursewith3kidlol10 ай бұрын

    pretty caregiver!

  • @hollydavid69
    @hollydavid69 Жыл бұрын

    Nice yellow 👗.

  • @iamjakes16
    @iamjakes16 Жыл бұрын

    haha it´s like when I cook xD 50% of the time it´s a 100% worth eating, the other half is debatable lol

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, exactly! 😅

  • @user-xg4me5wm2d
    @user-xg4me5wm2d4 ай бұрын

    Hi

  • @tornikerazmadze7874
    @tornikerazmadze7874 Жыл бұрын

    08:30 ზე მგონი ვიოლეტაზე იძალადე :დ

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    Жыл бұрын

    ექიმის დავალებებს ვასრულებ, ღმერთი, რჯული! 😬😂

  • @GomTorii
    @GomTorii Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻💘🤪🤙🏻 🇰🇷💘

  • @romanlukichev4971
    @romanlukichev49719 ай бұрын

    I wish I die before I get 97.

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    9 ай бұрын

    Even if you are healthy?

  • @romanlukichev4971

    @romanlukichev4971

    9 ай бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust I understand. When I was 25 y. o. I waned to live 200 years. Now is all different.

  • @romanlukichev4971

    @romanlukichev4971

    8 ай бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust When you see that your body changes due to aging. When you have been showing up to the job that you do not like for the last 10 years. When you after retirement will be 70 years old, and your body is not as pretty as it used to be, not as flexible as it used to be. I described why age between 20 and 30 is the best age. Age from 70 to 90 is not the best. After 90 is really sucks!

  • @dianawanderlust

    @dianawanderlust

    8 ай бұрын

    @@romanlukichev4971 and how old are you?

  • @romanlukichev4971

    @romanlukichev4971

    8 ай бұрын

    @@dianawanderlust 45 years. I stuck in the job, that I do not like.

  • @edwinodus
    @edwinodus Жыл бұрын

    You need to be the lady of the house, not a caregiver