#millennialcaregiver

[mycaringjourney]

hello

hello there! my chosen name is Say, I'm a cis-white-bi-ADHD-dyslexic-midwestern gal living here in the USA. I'm in my third year of full time caregiving for my mother with Parkinson's disease, while earning my Associates in Science of Nursing - RN degree at my local community college. I want to share my inner work and the ripple effects I see it playing out in my caregiving, my marriage, relationships and nursing degree. I want to share tips, tricks and deep thought work I do to continue living a full life with cherished memories in it. I have large incredible dreams I'm pursuing and would love an audience of caregivers to help uplift each other and build community where we share these unique hardships & blessings. I love reading, researching, learning and sharing insights I find along the way to help others in need. It's not easy what we are doing but I know it's a beautiful life when we are able to find love & care for ourselves first. (SO HARD TO DO)!

Join me if you like! It's our caring journey too! <3

[aishaadkins]

A Decade of Care

New blog post commemorating my 10 year care-versary! #MillennialCaregiver

I assumed the journey that began in February of 2013 would last a few weeks to a few months at the most. Ten years later and I am still caring for my mother and now care for my father as well. Beyond advocating for my parents, I now advocate on behalf of family caregivers, disabled people, and older adults across the country through my career. I am a writer and a speaker; I even have my own IMDB…

[iallyinc]

Posted @withregram • @hospicedoctorswidow A brother or sister who does not help with the #Caregiving of a parent, when and how you need them to, is no less a son or daughter of the #CareRecipient. It’s a frustration akin to a board member to doesn’t show to the meetings or plays on his/her mobile device throughout a long, involved issue discussion and then wants everything to stop just before the important vote because they need more information. One sad difference is family doesn’t rotate off like board members do. These are challenging aspects of the #CaregiverAsCEO position when you must facilitate, inspire, finesse, perhaps even manipulate (a little) to get the participation you need or at least minimize the disruption or paralysis resulting from the lack of participation. Here again, sharing (repeatedly if necessary) the #Mission and #Vision and perhaps the #Mantra should help a lot. CEOs share the Mission and Vision over and over. It is part of leadership. Sharing Mission and Vision helps people feel a part of something. Future posts on the powers of effective #Communication and #Feedback will also help with facilitating helpful participation from others. If you have ever experienced a family member who has been less than helpful give us an emoji in the comments. . . @iallyinc #ChiefEverythingOfficer #MillennialCaregiver #FamilyCaregiver #Family #FamilyCare #FamilyTimes #FamilyMoments #Family1st https://www.instagram.com/p/Caj8tuIuNn9/?utm_medium=tumblr

[wholecarenetwork]

Caregiver Spotlight - Kiersten Regele (Ep. 88)

[gotitdonegal]

For those of us who have been going and going despite overwhelming obstacles ... Share Your Story. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #blacklivesmatter #shareyourstory #wegivecare #millennialcaregiver #mentalhealthawareness #support #blackwomen #familycaregivers https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8GHhfgXKf/?igshid=x8bcgnjdkhlb

[tonydohrmann-blog]

She’s There, I’m Here

A. Farias 2017

This insightful article was written by a millennial facing the prospect of becoming a full-time caregiver.  As of 2016, there are approximately 10 Million of them.

We help. 

Two worlds 

She’s there and I’m here and I feel bad. The guilt has just caught up to me and I’m putting my life on pause for my grandmother. She did the same for me when I was growing up. I wouldn’t be who I am without her. Now she’s here with me and things are not the same. My phone was always Facebook and Snapchat. Today, it’s calls to the doctor, finding my way to the hospital, and voicemails from the pharmacy. I’m supposed to do so much for my grandmother but I don’t know where to start. If anything, I should be asking that about my education, career, relationships, and my future, not so much hers.

She’s there, I’m here

She’s my grandmother and I’m her granddaughter. Why is it suddenly the other way around? I don’t want this and I know she doesn’t want this, either. She’s there, I’m here. She wants her life back and so do I. She wants to walk without having me in the same room. She wants to feel independent, not dependent. How can I give my grandmother the care she needs and still take care of myself? Well, the answer turns out to be surprisingly simple: with help.

Help

I found help with The Electronic Caregiver. It’s more than just a medical emergency and health management system. The ECG is exactly what we both needed. My job is not to hover over my grandmother’s life, but to help her maintain her own life. This system reassures me that with her freedom, her body and health are still in good hands. Promoting wellness, extending lifespan, and ongoing safety in case of the unexpected is the most valued and memorable decision we made together to take care of each other.

And finally, we are more comforted now knowing she’s protected. The ECG home care system reminds her to take her medication, makes sure she is active at home, and if anything happens, I know she won’t be all alone. As I continue to venture towards my future, I am here and she is there and The Electronic Caregiver confidently keeps us in the same picture.

[thecaregiverspace]

I'm happy to be back in NYC in time to catch some of @letsreimagine. Tonight is Mortality and Millennials #millennialcaregivers #youngcaregiver #palliativecare #endoflife #thedinnerparty #inmemory #lifeafterloss #reimaginedeath #hospice #talkingaboutdeath #globalhealth https://ift.tt/2RrVKII

[iallyinc]

It has to be. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #caregiverstress #care #millennialcaregiver #family #millennial #health #healthcare #love #millennials #caregiversupport #familycaregivers #mentalhealth #youngcaregivers #caregiver (at Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUzPYA6LrF8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[iallyinc]

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[iallyinc]

Our recent blog post, written by @sabsjohnsonadvocate: “My daily calls with my mom changed from the latest reality tv gossip to the latest call to social security, what insurance had the best benefits, making sure the correct DNRs were signed and distributed.” Read more via the link in our bio! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #caregiverstress #care #millennialcaregiver #family #millennial #health #healthcare #love #millennials #caregiversupport #familycaregivers #mentalhealth #youngcaregivers #caregiver https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQJyBAv7g3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[iallyinc]

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[iallyinc]

CEO @lucindarogerskoza latest article, drawing parallels between ambiguities of poetry and ambiguities of interacting with a loved one’s dementia. Inspired by a recent article by @twgoodman in @washingtonpost . Link in bio. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #caregiverstress #care #millennialcaregiver #family #millennial #health #healthcare #love #millennials #caregiversupport #familycaregivers #mentalhealth #youngcaregivers #caregiver https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5ekzmOZA2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[iallyinc]

Reposting from @caregivingsupport. The data shown reflects my experience … facts are facts. #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday #caregiving #caregiver #millennialcaregiver #millennialcaregivers #daughter #dementia #dementiacaregiver https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca4j6TiO6M1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[iallyinc]

Reposting from @caregivingsupport. The data shown reflects my experience … facts are facts. #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday #caregiving #caregiver #millennialcaregiver #millennialcaregivers #daughter #dementia #dementiacaregiver https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca4j6TiO6M1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[iallyinc]

Loving my new I-Ally cropped hoodie y’all!! Show me yours! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #caregiverstress #care #millennialcaregiver #family #millennial #health #healthcare #love #millennials #caregiversupport #familycaregivers #mentalhealth #youngcaregivers #caregiver https://www.instagram.com/p/CazfSQeunC4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[iallyinc]

Loving my new I-Ally cropped hoodie y’all!! Show me yours! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #caregiverstress #care #millennialcaregiver #family #millennial #health #healthcare #love #millennials #caregiversupport #familycaregivers #mentalhealth #youngcaregivers #caregiver https://www.instagram.com/p/CazfSQeunC4/?utm_medium=tumblr