of all is losing their independence. All of a sudden, the simple decisions such as when to get up, eat, bathe or participate in activities that are just “simple parts of life” are dictated by the clock. For those who have been calling the shots for most of their lives, this can be truly infuriating. Sadly, over time, this loss of control can have an effect on mood, drain motivation, and make it harder to keep moving or engage in daily life activities.
Emotional Stress and Grief
As with other
