Happy 4th of July weekend! Mom and I have been reminiscing and retelling family stories this weekend. My favorites come from the letters my dad sent to me my freshman year of college - 45 years ago- and still one of my most treasure possessions. … [Read more...]
Pandemic Tipping Point: Family Caregivers ARE Essential Caregivers.
How do we get recognized as essential? I first wrote about essential caregivers in a collaborative article with Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, NJ Long Term Care Ombudsman: Pandemic Tipping Point: Allowing Family Members Into LTC Facilities. In response to the physical and mental decline of residents in long term care facilities, several states. NJ included, created a new … [Read more...]
I Can’t Believe I Have To… Caregivers, how many times have you said this to yourself?
When caregiving tasks feel illegitimate. I am surprised by how often a concept from the business world applies to caregiving. I don’t know why it surprises me. Caregiving IS the business of running a small business; project management, budgeting, delegation, time management, resolution conflict, etc. The list goes on and on. Denise Brown of the Caregiving Years Training … [Read more...]
The Critical Role the State Ombudsman Plays in Advocating For Your Elder.
What exactly IS an Ombudsman? I had the pleasure of meeting Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman, when she presented for the United Way of Northern NJ Caregivers Coalition. I knew there was an office of an Ombudsman in every state, but I did not understand the function of the office and the critical part it played during COVID-19. If you or a loved one is … [Read more...]
Ways To Manage and Prevent Caregiver Resentment
Caregiver resentment is a normal experience for many adults taking care of their parents. If you feel frustrated, take steps to maintain control of their care. When taking on the responsibility of caring for your aging parent or parents, you may begin to feel negativity toward them and your situation at large. No matter how much you love your parents, you may experience … [Read more...]