It's been a few weeks since our self-professed "grumpy old man" got thrust into the role of full-time caregiver. Let's catch up on what has been going on with him, his injured wife, and their pets. (If you missed the first 2 parts of this story, you can find them here and here)
"It’s now been two weeks since my wife’s ankle surgery, and things are starting to look up. Between the local Senior Center and my insurance company’s benefits department, I’ve been able to Continue reading
You are so focused on taking care of your loved one and just getting through the day that you may not notice the toll it is taking until there are serious problems. It is vitally important that you care for YOURSELF during this period. If you don’t, stress will lead to caregiver fatigue which Continue reading
Your wife falls. Your husband is diagnosed with dementia. Becoming the person who cares for a spouse can happen suddenly or over a period of time. Regardless, the transition into this role is not an easy one.While motivation for taking care of one's loved ones is often high, the emotional and physical toll of caregiving can be... Continue reading