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Common Misconceptions That Lead to Caregiver Guilt vs Reality:
“Others are doing better than I am.”Reality: You only see part of their story. Set achievable goals and lean on your team. “I treated them badly before I knew the diagnosis.”Reality: You didn’t know. Forgive your past self. “I have … Continue reading
Caregiver Guilt — Myths and The Truths
Truth: You are doing your best. Accept help and take time for yourself. Truth: Aging and disease cause decline. Your care still matters. Truth: You made the best choice you could at the time.
Remote Etiquette
I lived in California for eight years until my brother was diagnosed with cancer and I decided to move to Arizona to help care for him. I had been working in a new role for about six months when my … Continue reading
Caregiver
My mother and father are in their early 70s. I’m very close with both of them. There have been changes to their health over time, with wearing hearing aids, walking more slowly, etc., but I’ve noticed that my mother is … Continue reading
Grief
As a caregiver to a loved one with a terminal illness, I wish to add two recommendations on how people should NOT respond to this news: First, do not minimize the illness! Second, do not intrude on others’ privacy (“I … Continue reading
