Excellent column! As a caregiver myself, much of this resonates. Might I suggest another resource? Well Spouse dot org offers support to those who are caregivers for their life partners. Non judgmental, plus Zoom groups where you can connect with other spousal caregivers. Highly recommended!
I'm particularly interested in the part about caregivers not being the kind of people who ask for help. They really do seem to be a special class of people who "need" to sacrifice for others. In my family, my niece has been caring for her mother (my sister) for years and years. Every day it starts again...to the detriment of her own health. My sister is very blessed to have such good care, but at what cost?
Excellent column! As a caregiver myself, much of this resonates. Might I suggest another resource? Well Spouse dot org offers support to those who are caregivers for their life partners. Non judgmental, plus Zoom groups where you can connect with other spousal caregivers. Highly recommended!
Your bread and butter is important stuff. Grateful when you serve it up, just sayin'.
I'm particularly interested in the part about caregivers not being the kind of people who ask for help. They really do seem to be a special class of people who "need" to sacrifice for others. In my family, my niece has been caring for her mother (my sister) for years and years. Every day it starts again...to the detriment of her own health. My sister is very blessed to have such good care, but at what cost?