Rather than lessening, the odor worsened. And right in the middle of lunch. Diane wanted to crawl under the table and out the door. Thank goodness for Depends . She absently noticed that Betty continued to eat as if nothing were amiss.
Any caregiver can relate to one, even both, of the above situations.
And, as Murphy's law would have it, these situations always seem to come just when a caregiver has an opportunity to enjoy a social activity or well-deserved time with friends. Embarrassing situations come with the territory of caregiving, but that doesn't mean, as a caregiver, you have to become a social outcast or town hermit. In this issue, we'll offer tips and suggestions for handling embarrassing situations. You'll hold your head high and make the most of what comes your way. After you've experienced a few embarrassing situations, you know what can and probably will happen.