Had lunch with a friend yesterday. He was there to help me...never dreamed he would be asking my help. But...that's what friends...and caregivers...are for...to help each other. It seems his wife's father is worn out by the trials and tribulations of cargiving for her mother who has Alzheimer's and has had for oh 3-5 years. They now realize dad has been "covering" for mom long enough that he...like most caregivers...is worn to a frazzle. It's time to take the burden off dad and give him time to rest and regroup. Do they hire someone for home care? Do they try adult day care? Do they move mom to a permanent care facility? Will dad go with her? How will the separation be received by either or both...and what about the family? These are all questions that must be asked, and answered.
This is where my crusade begins to take hold. You are not alone. You do not have to do this by yourself. It is important that families discuss long term care possibilities long before the need arises. The benefits of having talked and put a written long term care plan in place can help solve these and other difficult situations in which we as caregiver families find ourselves. A good plan will provide a care coordinator to intervene, help identify, and manage care needs as they arise...not to mention save wear and tear on caregivers and families and preserve lifestyles. How can we help you manage your caregiving responsibilities? Just ask. Visit our website: http://www.newhopesociety.com/. That's why we are here. Hope your day is free from the burdens of caregiving and filled only with love, laughter, and precious memories of loved ones!
Pam (another 1/3 of the cubed)
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