Former Caregiver Wants to Ease Future Caregiving Stress for Her Kids
Dear Carol: For years, I read your column as a caregiver for my mom who was in her nineties. Since her death, I’ve continued to read it both because I enjoy it and because I’m now the “older adult.” Your thoughtful, balanced approach as you address both sides of this often-emotional dynamic is often eye-opening. I hope to be a more gracious care receiver than my mom, but as a woman much like her, I value my autonomy. My question? What can I do to prepare for my own care so that my kids have a lighter load than I did? They all live at a distance. Thanks in advance! – SK
Dear SK: Thank you for your kind words. I’m always deeply gratified to hear that my work has helped someone. It makes sense for you to use many of the same steps that I recommend to older adults who have no friends or relatives to count on for future help. That said, the fact that you have children who can step in when necessary should put you an important step ahead. Even so, you’ll want to limit…
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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