A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: Real Talk About Caregiver Isolation and Loneliness
We talk about how to prevent yourself from becoming isolated and being overrun by feelings of loneliness while caregiving.
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Caregiver Conversations
Caregiver Journey Conversations with Carallel are 30 minute, fireside chat style virtual conversations that tackle the tough topics we face as caregivers. They happen monthly and are open to the public. Join us for some camaraderie and practical tips.
A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: When Family Makes Caregiving More Difficult
We dive into what what we can do as caregivers when family makes the job of caring for a loved one more difficult.
A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: How to be an Advocate During Hospital Discharge
We dive into what makes caregiving after a hospital stay so intense–and offer ways to make it easier.
A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: How to Get the Most Out of Your Health Plan While Caregiving
We dive into the basics, benefits, and challenges of working with a health insurance company while caregiving.
A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: Five Ways to Reduce Expenses While Caregiving
There isn’t a magic wand you can wave to bring expenses to $0. But there are little things you can do that can add up to meaningful savings.
I don’t want to deal with the holidays this year.
DEAR CARALLEL: I’ve always loved the holidays but I can’t get into them this year. Caring for Mom is now a full time job. On top of my actual full time job, family, and life in general. I don’t have the energy. I feel like I’m letting my family down. What can I do? –Caroline in … I don’t want to deal with the holidays this year.
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
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!