It’s time for another medical consultation with your loved one. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the task of taking your father out to his medical appointment? Does your mother’s querulous commentary embarrass you in the waiting room? Are you afraid your adult child’s flailing limbs will seem aggressive in the
The aging landscape has changed a lot since Erikson’s stage theory of psychosocial development, and yet some salient truths remain whole. The overall quality of our life from beginning to the present moment will affect how we manage our later years. Identity is built as we grow and change in
Use Relational Systems to Support Caregiving Climbing the ladder, the ladder of success, start on the bottom rung of the ladder, getting a foot on the ladder. There is no end to the popular expressions of success in reaching a goal. It’s a symbol of rising to the challenge to
Writing For Grief’s Sake: The Resilient Caregiver Caring and Coping Well came about out of my own desire to better understand my aging parents and the role I found myself in as their adult child. Hyper-focused though I was on raising my young child, due to the geographical distance between
Your confidence as a caregiver will develop over time. In fact, your caregiving skills begin early in life — you’re actually a care partner before you’re ever a caregiver. From birth you received care and in time, as you formed relationships, you gave care. You’re even capable of caring about
I used to struggle to try and make self-care part of my life. Then I realized it was so much more, and so much less, than booking a manicure and a pedicure while I fumed over the lost minutes waiting my turn. Getting my nails done is great, but frankly,
Use small moments to bring light to the darkness. During the pandemic, many women caregivers who have in the past successfully balanced work and family are now facing much more pressure than normal. When you have a track record of success you are vulnerable to fears of falling short of
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about how caregiving for another, could either infringe on or bring new light to your self-care. What’s your first reaction when you hear or read “Caregivers need to make time for self-care” ? How about: “My priority is giving care right now” “Make
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about isolation and retaining friendships as a caregiver or as someone with a full schedule. I understand that in the course of your caregiving day-to-day responsibilities there’s barely time for you to stop and think your own thoughts, much less participate in a
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about the current health crisis, her personal experience with eldercare, and the future of home health care. In the wake of the onset of the pandemic many elders left their congregate living communities and returned to live with families. Anticipating social distancing,
