A family caregiver broke. It happens. And it happened in my community. A husband who cares for his wife and son tried to kill his wife with a hammer. It is heartbreaking. You cannot predict what the breaking point will be and when it will happen. But it does.
You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you’re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work. If you don’t have experience with in-home assistance, all sorts of “worst case scenarios” are whirling about in your head. And then there […]
Caregiving can cause tension among family members if roles and responsibilities aren’t discussed frankly. Although it can be tough to talk with family about caregiving issues, making a plan ahead of time can help reduce stress. Here are some things you can do to prepare to tackle this difficult topic.
Being a caregiver of a loved one, part of the sandwich generation taking care of a family member who has a chronic or debilitating disease can take a toll on you physically and emotionally especially when it comes to your joy.
Perhaps you’re not a caregiver yourself, but you know someone who is. You know your friend or family member is feeling tired, overwhelmed, stressed out, or sad, and you want to extend your hand – but you’re not sure what to say. Often, when we aren’t sure how to help a caregiver, we say, “Let […]
