Initiating caregiving discussions with aging parents can be challenging. As an adult child, you may have attempted and failed. It’s time to try again with these proven tips. Initiating ongoing discussions about needed care and related concerns supports positive... Read more
By Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, CG, CSA Do family care receivers experience gaps in the quality of care provided by family caregivers? A common belief is that family caregivers are the best caregivers. Perceptions exist that the relationship between the family... Read more
Family conflict occurs in many family caregiving situations when aging parents begin to need assistance. Disagreement occurs about which child should provide care. Which child has the most free time. Aging parents resist the idea of adult children managing their... 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, CG How many times do we hear adult children say “my parent is stubborn” or “my parent is difficult”? How often is this really an accurate assessment of the true situation? Does the definition of a “stubborn parent” arise... Read more
By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG Many adults find themselves raising children and caregiving for aging parents or grandparents. When I was young, my mother was very good about taking me to visit my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members who were... Read more
The Caring Generation | | Family Relationships & Conflict
