The holidays are right around the corner and we’re using this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel to get prepared for the season. Because while it’s common for the season to bring joy, merriment, and run of the mill family stress–it can bring an entirely different brand of stress for those of us who are caring for a loved one.
DEAR CARALLEL: I’ve been helping my parents since the pandemic and as time has gone on, it has snowballed. Dad is 82 and he’s a shell of his former self while Mom is 77 and although she’s doing better than Dad, she is still dependent on me for everything. I thought it would get better when … I was surprised to be asked and surprised that I couldn’t answer. I have no idea how I’m doing!
There are countless to-do’s on our plate as family caregivers each day. We’re coordinating and managing care, helping our loved one’s find purpose, keeping them safe–and everything between. There are stressors at every turn. But keeping friends and family up-to-date and rallying our community to help shouldn’t be one of them. So that’s why we … A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, featuring CaringBridge: Streamlining Communication and Rallying Community
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DEAR CARALLEL: My husband has had a host of medical issues in recent years that have made me his caregiver. Physically he’s doing okay but his attitude is very different than it used to be. He’s still sweet most of the time but I never know when he’s going to turn on me. His moods are … I don’t know the first thing about making an emergency plan. Can you help?