The landscape for caregivers has really changed in recent years. More people are caring for their loved ones and that has inspired a new – and huge - wave of resources designed to handle contemporary circumstances and situations, like cohousing caregiving and helping loved ones cope with disasters.
The timing couldn’t be better for caregivers because taking care of someone you love can be overwhelming. Managing everything from meals to medical concerns along with addressing home repairs and other family-related issues is a lot to handle. And that’s before you get around to taking care of yourself.
Support is essential and knowing where to get it when you need it is critical. I know. The learning curve I had when I took care of Margaret was pretty steep. Until the time came, and it came all too quickly, I had no idea what I would need or where to get it. As always close family and friends helped me when they could…. But I know that if I’d had knowledge about some of the resources listed below, the journey for me might have been easier for all of us.
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J. Dietrich Stroeh is author of Three Months: A Caregiving Journey from Heartbreak to Healing (2012 FolkHeart Press). For more information, visit www.threemonthsbook.com.
