Lessons in Caregiving

Lessons in Caregiving
By Lisa B. Samalonis
Next Avenue
December 4, 2023
... When my parents, in their late 70s, became ill with several chronic and terminal health ailments, my sisters and I worked to support them and honor their wishes to age in their home. ... Like many adult children and family friends new to this process, we were unaware of everything we did not know about the complexity of safely aging in place and the available resources. ... Often, coordination of care is very challenging. ... Being a vocal advocate can help your loved one immensely. ... Yet, taking care of oneself allows one to care for others.
[Editor’s Note: The author is a writer and editor based in New Jersey. She writes about health, parenting, books and personal finance.]