A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: Advance Care Planning–Just Do It
In this Caregiver Journey Conversation with Carallel, Matt Perrin and Carallel Care Advocate, Perry Mimms, provide a crash-course Advance Care Planning
Month: October 2024
My siblings seem to think I should do all the work.
DEAR CARALLEL: My mother passed away back in 2018 and Dad has gone steadily downhill ever since. He’s 79 years old and relatively healthy but the heartbreak of losing his partner in crime of 51 years has taken a big toll on him. The first year after Mom was gone was rough and then it got … My siblings seem to think I should do all the work.
We’ve got decisions to make but can’t talk about them!
DEAR CARALLEL: Mom was diagnosed with cancer four years ago. Her treatment went well and she’s okay now but the experience took it’s toll. On Mom of course, and on Dad too. He seems tired and his diabetes is becoming harder to manage. My brother and I have been a good team in helping them when … We’ve got decisions to make but can’t talk about them!