Family Relationships & Conflict
Family relationships issues and conflict are part of life. Past history—like sibling rivalries or perceived favoritism — carries with us and resurface when caregiving becomes a role. When caregiving becomes a need, conflict happens. Mom and dad experience failing health. We’re afraid of losing them. We disagree about what actions to take. We come together or fall apart. Anxiety, emotional distress and frustration run high. If you are in family relationship and experiencing conflict, you are not alone. Gain confidence that managing conflict is possible. Increase your coping skills. Solutions exist. Real answers are here.
Articles On The Website Library
Check out articles by Pamela written especially for family caregivers. Below this section are articles in the FREE Family Membership Library where new articles are added each month. Membership is free, scroll down to review the information and subscribe today.
Caregiving Gaps Confirm that Family Caregivers May Benefit from Support
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 caregiver and the family care receiver is of better quality than a relatio...
Caring for Stubborn Elderly Parents – Stubborn or Persistent?
How many times do we hear adult children say “my parent is stubborn” or “my parent is difficult”? How often is caring for stubborn elderly parents an accurate assessment of the true situation?
Does the definition of a “stubborn parent” arise because a parent may be starting t...
Caregiving: The Benefits of Involving Children in Family Relationships
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 aging and already in need of care. In many families this activity d...
Imperfect Family Relationships: Moving Ahead
By Pamela D Wilson MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG
When families come together in caregiving situations, at family or holiday reunions or when family members interact in the general course of life, there are often past relationship glitches or hurts that remain an underlying current. We so often hear ot...
Not Getting What You Want
By Pamela D Wilson MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG
The holidays are a time when families come together and gifts are shared. How many of you have childhood memories of not getting what you wanted? Because of this memory you may have been a parent who gave your child everything he or she wanted—and you...
Less Than Perfect Family Relationships
The responsibility of caregiving places significant strain on family relationships. Being realistic and honest preserves relationships.
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Family Dynamics of Caregiving
Navigating the family dynamics of caregiving can be challenging. Many family members, including aging parents disagree on how or where care should be provided. When these concerns were not previously discussed and a crises occurs, family disagreements are common due to the pressure of having to...
Caregiving in This Season of Thanksgiving
A woman I know is losing her mind; she has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. However, despite the frustration, anxiety and fear she faces on a daily basis, she remains thankful. Thankful that her family survived the terrors of the concentration camps and was able to journey to the Unite...
To Read Articles in the FREE Family Membership Library
The special articles below are for website visitors who join the free family membership library. These articles are located on Pamela’s membership website. Members receive notice of new articles that are added each month and have access to other special programs that Pamela offers. Membership is free, subscribe today.
Caregiving and Cancer: Practical Planning and Daily Considerations
Caregiving is more often than not an unexpected event. Many caregivers have a daily routine caring for a loved one. Some caregivers continue working; some stay at home to caregive. Most important is the caregiver’s ability for self-care including attending to healthcare and medical needs. C...
Starters for Difficult Conversations
Interview with Dr. Susan Heitler, Clinical Psychologist
(podcast 10:29 playing time)
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10 Tips to Working Through Emotionally Challenging Caregiving Situations
Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA
Emotionally challenging caregiving situations are common. Many family members tell me that they are embarrassed about their family caregiving situation. Know that you are not alone. Challenges are common with family caregiving situations because of the h...
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