Pamela D, Wilson MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSAFear of making the wrong caregiving decision results in hesitation and mistakes. When crises occur, caregivers are forced to make decisions under pressure. Why is caregiving so exhausting when we love our parents?A lack of... Read more
The act of caregiving and attempting to be a caregiving advocate for a loved one can be frustrating when staff at hospitals, care communities, rehab centers, medical offices, home health, and in other health care positions are less than helpful. Caregivers and care... Read more
Caregiving and daily life routines that result in the development of a care plan may prove to be a fascinating subject when caring for elderly parents. How many of us are in a routine that seems normal but when viewed from the outside may be considered abnormal or at... Read more
By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CGCaregiving mistakes are easy to make when one is new to the role of a caregiver. There is little education prior to becoming a caregiver unless aging parents prepared us for this role. As in many aspects of life, there are... Read more
By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG There is no education to prepare us for the role of a caregiver or a care receiver. As in many aspects of life there are lessons to be learned and a lot of bumps and bruises that occur along the way. The challenge with... Read more
Caregiving Battles: Sibling Relationships How many of you, when young, vied for the attention of your parents? Today, how many of you feel that your parents still have “favorites” among their children? When parents age and need care, caregiving battles... Read more