Trying to Stay Sane while Caring for Multiple Generations
,,,So, when your mom falls and breaks her arm, of course, you rush to help. You assist your dad with making some adjustments around the house, and then, for the most part, he takes over. Then, the unthinkable: Your dad has a heart attack. You rush in to help. And then…
I refer to this as the “creep-up factor” because while many situations are far less dramatic than the one above, being an adult child adds the role of caregiver to your list that frequently includes wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, mother/grandmother, career woman/man, and friend. ..
Some of the cuts you make are obvious. If you’ve been volunteering significant time to a fun project, but it’s not one of your life’s priorities, you may need to take a break…
Other relationships aren’t so easily altered, so hurt feelings and even marriage problems can arise. First, try to breathe, and next, regroup as you develop a plan that can help you do what’s necessary for each of your roles and relationships — even if it’s not all that you’d like. Doing this will require you to take some steps that may be challenging.
- Your marriage or romantic relationship: If your spouse or partner complains…
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “For anyone having to walk the last segments of life with a loved one, read this.” …Delores
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