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...]
Prolonged Grief – Are You Stuck In A State Of Chronic Grieving For Someone Who Has Died?
“At its core, grief is a reaction to a change that you didn’t want or ask for” David Kessler, grief expert and author. Prolonged grief is a recognized diagnosis that occurs when an individual continues to have an intense longing or preoccupation with someone who has died. A person with prolonged grief has difficulty accepting the death. They can feel as if they have lost a … [Read more...]