Please share an interesting fact about caring for an elderly loved one.

Ignore: A 7 day pill organizer helps one keep up with multiple meds,requiring just once weekly monitoring.

Ignore: Photos, movies, conversation, laughing, prayer and monitor meds.

Ignore: As a caretaker, give yourself a respite periodically so you don't get overwhelmed.

Ignore: Remote memory is preserved longest in dementia. Take time to go through old pictures together.

Ignore: Elderly loved ones always deserve respect.

Unconditional: Unconditional love is important when spending time caring for an elderly love one. It means the world.

Ignore: Care for the elderly like a baby, respect them like they have the wisdom of a lifetime.

Always: Always provide physical support when you're walking with an elderly love one, so they won't fall.

You: You will always feel good in your heart when you're helping to care for someone who needs it.

Being: Being patient with an elderly love one pays dividends and increases happiness for both people.

Ignore: Involve elderly in family and social engagement especially with children.

Ignore: Just when you think you know each other, there are things you are still learning about each other.

Ignore: Visit them as often as you can. It is sad to see therapy dogs being the "highlight" of their week.

Ignore: Patience is essential. Speed and dexterity slows with age.

Ignore: Take snaps of all her meds and try to call her when she or he is seeing a doctor.

Ignore: Ask them to recount a significant event from their lives and you will learn myriad from their story.

Ignore: Be patient, positive and respectful. Give yourself time to help. Rushing causes more stress.

Ignore: As we age, our ability to communicate our needs becomes increasingly limited.