#professionalrelative

I am not Hungry!

I don't want it. Where have you heard that before? At any age, eating may seem to be the one thing you can control. Witness the two year old who will only eat the bun, but no hot dog. Two days later she will only eat hot dog, but no bun! Or the senior who seems to only pick at his meal, and the teen who thinks a burger and coke provide all the essential nutrients, as long as a chocolate bar is…

Where do I begin? You don’t have to go it alone. There are plenty of resources that can help. Many caregivers don’t fully understand the options available to assist in providing care for their loved one. Can I kick this ‘can’ down the road?

As a caregiver, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the many responsibilities you’ve taken on. Not only will you encounter changing family roles and dynamics, but also, you will be required to become an expert on the legalities of caregiving, management of your loved one’s medical needs, handling their finances and the costs of care, identifying future needs, determining living arrangements,…