Caregiving
Caregiver Guilt and Asking for Help
Feeling tired or asking about memory care does not mean you are giving up. Ben separates caregiver guilt from the facts a family needs to consider.
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Keeping Your Promise to an Aging Parent
What did your promise to a parent really mean? Ben reflects on safety, dignity, and the strain families can carry while trying to keep someone home.
About this video
A promise to keep a parent at home can become difficult to interpret when care needs change. Ben asks viewers to consider what the promise was meant to protect: safety, respect, attention, and not being alone. He also discusses the effect that caregiving can have on work, relationships, and a caregiver’s health. Rather than choosing a setting for the viewer, this recording offers a way to think about the parent’s actual wellbeing alongside the family’s ability to provide support.
Key takeaways
- Consider the purpose behind the promise, not only the address.
- Include the caregiver’s health and responsibilities in the conversation.
- Think about whether current support meets the parent’s actual needs.
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Caregiving
Four Phrases That Can Signal Caregiver Burnout
Ben looks at familiar phrases caregivers use when their own needs have slipped out of view, from poor sleep to no longer feeling like themselves.
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You’re Not the Only Family Facing This
Caregiving can feel isolating. Ben reminds families that questions about memory changes and support are shared by many others, even when the experience feels deeply personal.
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