DEAR CARALLEL: I’ve been taking care of my husband since June of 2015 when he had a stroke. It was a few of them actually but you get the point. Our life hasn’t been the same since. He has difficulty speaking and his right side is too weak for him to be able to walk. He’s … I’ve ignored my own health for too long.
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: 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
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