Carol McGowan RN and Cindy Streekstra RN are Caregiver Coaches and geriatric nurses who share a mission of caring for caregivers as part of a family unit. Their passion for caregivers has led them to create â€�The Caregiver Cottageâ€, a virtual place of support where they guide family caregivers through the caregiving experience.
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Planning For Parent Care When our family members are well, we usually do not think about what may happen in the future. As baby boomers age, they will become the largest group of elderly that our nation has ever had. And, their parents are aging as well. As a result of these two realities most families will be caring for aging loved ones.The Challenge - Family members do not anticipate and prepare for being caregivers. ...... Similar Editorial : by Barbara Eastom Bates. | Source : Mother Gift Idea
Caring For Aging Parent Our aging loved ones are doing just fine. They seem to be going about their business as usual. There may be little things that are showing up, like the house is not as clean as usual or the lawn looks a little unkempt. But they're probably busy and we know they will get the work done.The Challenge - Family members see their aging loved ones as they have always seen them, denying their actual...... Similar Editorial : by Barbara Eastom Bates. | Source : Early Childhood Education Conferences
Dividing Responsibilities In Elder Care The person providing the hands-on or direct care is often viewed as the only caregiver. However, there are many other tasks that need to be addressed as families take over responsibilities that their aging loved ones can no longer take care of.The Challenge - Families view the person providing the direct (hands-on) care as the only caregiver.It is common that the “entire family unit”...... Similar Editorial : by Sam Vaknin, Ph.D.. | Source : Early Childhood Education Conferences
