The family dynamics of caregiving can often be a complicating factor; often adding even more stress to an already stressful time when a loved one needs care. We help thousands of family caregivers each year on our Caregiver Support Line and if we had a Top Ten list of challenges we hear about, family dynamics … Navigating the Family Dynamics of Caregiving
I’m a family caregiver. I say that now and wish I’d said it sooner. What’s a family caregiver? A family caregiver is someone who’s providing unpaid care for a spouse, parent, grandparent, extended family member, neighbor, or friend. Do you help someone with: These are collectively known as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and if … I’m a family caregiver. Are you?
A caregiving journey often begins unexpectedly. Sara became a caregiver unexpectedly to her husband Sam, who suffered a stroke. She’s only 57. They both were working full time and seemed to be in good health. Her story, shared here, is not uncommon, although her identity has been redacted. How did you become a caregiver? It happened … Becoming a Caregiver Overnight