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.
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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!
A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: Understanding (and Managing) Your Caregiver Emotions
What makes caregiving emotions so intense? And how can you manage them? We discuss in real-talk fashion here.
I love my independence! But I know things can change and I want to be prepared.
DEAR CARALLEL: I’m 71 years old, have never been married and I don’t have any children. My sister lives in Rhode Island and while we have a good relationship, we don’t see each other much. Maybe once every few years. I heard the phrase “Solo Ager” recently and it gave me a chuckle because I guess … I love my independence! But I know things can change and I want to be prepared.
Any advice on how to handle the emotional roller coaster?
DEAR CARALLEL: I’ll make this short and sweet. I’ve been helping my mother for the past six years since her dementia started getting worse. She’s doing ok and for the most part I am too I guess. Except that I’m really not ok because I’m sick and tired of this emotional roller coaster! I’m always on … Any advice on how to handle the emotional roller coaster?
A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: Five Ways to Practice Good Preventative Care
Preventative care is a critical key to keeping you and your loved one healthy. But it’s often overlooked. So in this Caregiver Conversation, we talk about it.
I’m new to this. Where do I start?
DEAR CARALLEL: I’ve recently realized how much help my mother and father need and I’m overwhelmed. They are 79 and 83 respectively and until these last few weeks, I thought they were in good health and doing just fine. Sure, they slowed down a bit in recent years, especially dad, but I thought that seemed normal … I’m new to this. Where do I start?