As Amy Cameron O’Rourke reflects in her book The Fragile Years: “Most adult children are poorly prepared for the life-changing events that send their once-independent parents and loves into the fragile zone.” (p. 15) It’s not unusual for families to experience a roller coaster of emotions.
Our role as Care Managers, at its core, is to meet family caregivers where they are, be in relationship with them, and support them on the journey. We are experienced and knowledgeable on how to be with families and help them navigate these ups and downs of caring for an aging parent.
Are you a family caregiver and feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone on this journey! Schedule a get acquainted call with one of our Certified Care Managers to explore your options.
This bite-sized podcast was part of a long conversation between our founder & principal Lisa Mayfield with Laura Vaillancourt for her “Life on Repeat” podcast. Repurposed with permission.
Resources and Links
- The Dance: Finding Balance with Helping an Aging Parent (Aging Wisdom blog article)
- Self-Care is Not Selfish: It’s Essential for Family Caregiver Well-Being (Aging Wisdom blog article)
- The Fragile Years: Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones by Amy Cameron O’Rourke
- What We Carry. A Memoir by Maya Shanbhag Lang