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.
DEAR CARALLEL: I’ve been helping my parents since the pandemic and as time has gone on, it has snowballed. Dad is 82 and he’s a shell of his former self while Mom is 77 and although she’s doing better than Dad, she is still dependent on me for everything. I thought it would get better when … I was surprised to be asked and surprised that I couldn’t answer. I have no idea how I’m doing!
There are countless to-do’s on our plate as family caregivers each day. We’re coordinating and managing care, helping our loved one’s find purpose, keeping them safe–and everything between. There are stressors at every turn. But keeping friends and family up-to-date and rallying our community to help shouldn’t be one of them. So that’s why we … A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, featuring CaringBridge: Streamlining Communication and Rallying Community
DEAR CARALLEL: My husband has had a host of medical issues in recent years that have made me his caregiver. Physically he’s doing okay but his attitude is very different than it used to be. He’s still sweet most of the time but I never know when he’s going to turn on me. His moods are … I don’t know the first thing about making an emergency plan. Can you help?
Carallel’s Director of Caregiver Engagement, Matt Perrin, is joined by Ron Gura, Founder and CEO of Empathy, a company created to help families deal with loss, and Shara Cohen, President and CEO of Carallel, to discuss the idea of thinking differently about the end of life and loss. They dive deep into why we should … A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, featuring Empathy: Thinking Differently About the End of Life
DEAR CARALLEL: My wife was diagnosed with vascular dementia back in 2020, shortly after she retired from her job as a primary school teacher. She taught for 42 years and next to her family, there was nothing in the world that she loved more. Life has been different since the diagnosis but it hasn’t been half-bad. … I know what she’s saying isn’t true but when I say so, we argue.
The financial impact of caring for a loved one can be significant, if not life-altering. In this Caregiver Journey Conversation with Carallel, Matt Perrin and Carallel Care Advocate, Stephanie Banta, confront this hard truth and share practical ways that we can make caring for our loved one more affordable. Featured Experts Contact Carallel if you’re a … A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: The Financial Impact of Caregiving and What We Can Do About It
DEAR CARALLEL: My mom died suddenly two years ago and my dad will be moving in with us in a couple of weeks. He was doing ok in the immediate aftermath of mom’s death, I think because he was in shock and running on adrenaline. He was still keeping to their routines and managing the house and staying … Dad’s moving in. My stress level is through the roof!
DEAR CARALLEL: My wife Bonnie and I are in overall good health but she’s become unsteady on her feet recently. It’s a first for her and it’s been a little scary. I first noticed it when she was holding onto the rails more to get up the stairs and sometimes she has to try more than … I’m afraid my wife will fall in the shower.
In this Caregiver Journey Conversation with Carallel, Matt Perrin and Carallel Care Advocate, Perry Mimms, provide a crash-course in working with your loved one’s health insurance provider.