Maurice and Giselle had lived on their family farm for over 30 years. Recently, Maurice suffered a stroke and his doctor told him needed long-term nursing home care. “Finding a nursing home is not the problem, “ Giselle said, when she came to my office. “There is a nursing home in town where my parents lived for years. Our family was very happy …
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Juggling family responsibilities while caring for aging parents
America is aging and people are living longer than ever before. Such conditions have given rise to what’s known as the “sandwicher” phenomenon. Sandwichers are typically Baby Boomers with children living at home, who also manage or provide for their parents’ care as well. Sandwichers are already stretched thin, given their numerous …
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Dealing with caregivers’ guilt
Guilt is one of the strongest emotions that plagues caregivers. It’s OK to have this feeling, but this article will give you some tools to get rid of it, too! Caregivers often make promises that they simply cannot keep while their loved one is still healthy, and therefore, take all kinds of guilt on themselves. The definition of …
HELPING A LOVED ONE MAKE THE TRANSISITON TO A NURSING HOME
Dear Attorney Tully: I am and have been my father’s caregiver for the past 3 years. I left my job to take of him. I don’t want a medal; my father did everything for me as a child and I have a wonderful life because of him. I just don’t think I can care for him any longer. I think we have to place him in a nursing home but I want him to get …
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Staying Positive While You Are Ill
No one wants to face the fact that our loved ones will not be with us forever. Facing our own mortality is frightening as well. Although none of us wants to contemplate a time when we or a loved one might become disabled or die, it is important to be prepared. There are many steps families can take in advance of death or disability to avoid …
