We help keep track of bills and get them paid, keep tabs on spending, handle taxes, guard against fraud, and in some cases even provide financial support. All of this is financial caregiving. So we’re talking about it.
DEAR CARALLEL: My mother is 73 and as independent as they come. I’m an only child and Mom’s a widow so I thank the heavens daily that she’s still healthy and doing her thing. That being said, I must admit that as I’ve seen more and more of my friends having to step in and help … How do I talk to my Mom about money?
We’ll be back with a new edition of Dear Carallel on January 11th. In the meantime, we looked in the rearview mirror at 2023 and thought we’d share some of the favorites from the year gone by. Without further adieu….here are six. Enjoy! ✨ We hope you’re finding some peace and joy–whatever that looks like … Best of Dear Carallel from 2023
Matt Perrin, Carallel’s Director of Caregiver Engagement, is joined by Dr. Jeff Rubin, Carallel’s Chief Clinical Officer who leads a guided meditation for family caregivers. Join us for this 30 minute dose of relaxation and renewal! Featured Experts Contact Carallel if you’re a health plan, healthcare provider, or employer, and see how our human led + … A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: A Guided Meditation for Family Caregivers
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?
DEAR CARALLEL: My sister and I are all each other has. Our mother passed away when she was only 59 and since then it’s been the two of us (and our pets of course). That’s how it’s been for 26 years and counting and we’ve managed pretty well, if I do say so myself. Although my … My sister needs a new doctor. Where do I start?
Caring for a loved one is often a long and taxing road and it can be easy to lose sight of what we’re accomplishing. So In this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, our Director of Caregiver Engagement, Matt Perrin, is joined by Carallel’s Care Advocate team to discuss: Because it’s important to remember that there’s no … A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: The Importance of Celebrating Our Caregiving Accomplishments
DEAR CARALLEL: I’ve always loved the holidays. Maybe too much seeing as though my sister calls me the “female Clark Griswold”. But I don’t buy it and think my family secretly appreciates my enthusiasm. My problem is that this year I have no idea how they sprung up on me so quickly and I can hardly … I don’t want to deal with the holidays this year. What should I do?
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!
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.