Are You a Cruel Caregiver?
Are you a burned out, exhausted or tired caregiver? If yes, you may be an unintentionally cruel caregiver. Have you uttered the words, “I wish he/she would just die”, “I can’t take this (caregiving) any more,” or “if mom or dad doesn’t want to take their medications maybe they’ll just die earlier.” You might be surprised [...]
Pitfalls of Misrepresenting Information or Lying to Parents Who Need Care
Caregiving is challenging. Many times when adult children become re-involved in the lives of older parents emotions are high and deception common because of longstanding issues with communication skills. Adult children see a clear path or need for the care of their parents. The parents disagree. Because relationships have been non-existent or strained situations where change is [...]
Avoid Making the Wrong Decision When Choosing a Retirement Community
How many moves do you or your loved one want to make when it’s time to choose a retirement community? The average older adult moves 3-6 times as a result of poor planning and ignorance about care needs and community offerings. There are hundreds of excuses not to move just as there are all the wrong [...]
Are You an Overwhelmed Caregiver?
Overwhelmed Caregiver Overwhelmed Caregiver: How many of you feel you are in situations where the person you’re caring for is never satisfied? Or caregiving has become such a significant part of your life that you feel you’ve given up your life. It’s you who are angry or depressed but you don’t or can’t see a way out. You’re a caregiver [...]
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