10 things I've learned this year in taking care of my husband with dementia:
1. Trust God for the future.
2. Take care of yourself first.
3. Ask for help; or at least, when someone offers, take them up on it.
4. Don't lose contact with your friends - you need them.
5. Make time for fun - find an escape.
6. Take one day at a time.
7. Count to 10 before speaking harshly.
8. Focus on kindness.
9. Give yourself a break and avoid guilt - it doesn't help.
10. Leave the past behind - it can't help you now, it can only hurt.
Thank you for sharing your useful list.