Kind Gestures and Ways to Show Someone You Care - CarePages.com

Kind Gestures and Ways to Show Someone You Care - CarePages.com

• Offer to be there whenever your loved one needs to talk, even at three in the morning — the middle of the night is the worst time for many who are seriously ill.
• Never look shocked when you see how your loved one’s appearance has changed, and certainly never bring it up it. They are well aware of it. Don’t compare your loved one to anyone else in the same circumstances — this doesn’t help.
• “Do not let your loved one get away with things that might be harmful or wrong, just because they’re ill,” O’Brennan says. “Sometimes they need a wake-up call.”.
• Watch movies with your loved one, even if you hate the movie she chose; you can watch what you like some other time. That is what kindness is all about.
• Remember to be grateful when your loved one is able to get up and make dinner for you, or if your loved one attempts to help you with a home repair.
• “Your loved one’s illness is very personal; show respect for their privacy. Do not discuss their situation with friends or strangers without permission. Trust is invaluable,” O’Brennan advises.