Are you more prepared as a second time caregiver?

04/26/23 • 39 min

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Being a caregiver has its joys and tough times, too. Sometimes we step into the role thinking that we are knowing what our job will be. But it’s hard to foresee how being a caregiver will interrupt our families, jobs, finances, relationships, and lives.

If you are or have been a caregiver, are you ready to do this once again? Do you feel more prepared now for surprises, and think you know how to do the job better, or just as well as you did? What happens when you’ve done this twice and now you have to step into the role a third, fourth, or even fifth time?

In this episode, my guests, Dr. Emily Mroz, and Amanda Piechota, from the Yale School of Medicine share their research and findings on how second, third, or multiple-time caregivers thought about their roles and whether they’re more prepared and willing to take this responsibility on again.

Would you do this again for others, such as a parent, family member, or even friend? You might be surprised to learn how other who have cared for a loved on - men and women alike in this role - are managing the second, third, and even fourth time around.

Here's a link to the Been There Done That: A grounded theory of future caregiver preparedness in former caregivers of parents living with Dementia study.

#dementia, #caregiver, #alzheimersdisease, #familycare #elderly #dementia #medicalstudy #yale #yaleschoolofmedicine #dementiacare

GUESTS: Emily Mroz Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Yale School of Medicine, where she’s focused on geriatric medicine and caregiver research. She completed her doctorate in Psychology and Gerontology at the University of Florida. Her research examines pathways to positive and maladaptive psychological outcomes for seriously ill individuals and their informal family caregivers. Dr. Mroz also develops tools and techniques to improve palliative care communication.

Amanda Piechota, is a research assistant at the Yale School of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Host: Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

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Here's a link to the Been There Done That: A grounded theory of future caregiver preparedness in former caregivers of parents living with Dementia study.

#dementia, #caregiver, #alzheimersdisease, #familycare #elderly #dementia #medicalstudy #yale #yaleschoolofmedicine #dementiacare

Amanda Piechota, is a research assistant at the Yale School of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences.

CareManity and Eldercare Success are trademarks of CareManity, LLC. "There is a Better Way" is a Service Mark of CareManity, LLC

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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ER Screw Ups: what should you watch out for?

What happens when you get a call from your dad who says: “don’t worry, Mom’s just been taken to the ER,” then hangs upon you? You’re 1200 miles away and on your way to work! The first you think: OMG what happened? The second thing: What else can go wrong?

Yes, mistakes happen do happen in the ER. In this episode, I share the top seven things that can make going to an Emergency Room a potential disaster, and how to avoid joining the 10 million people a year who get worse in the ER, not better.

Tip: Make sure your parents all have a file of life. You should have one too. Get your free file and instructions on how to use it here. My File of Life

Host: Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

CareManity, and Eldercare Success are a trademarks of CareManity, LLC. "There is a Better Way" is a Service Mark of CareManity, LLC

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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How to "Un-Isolate" yourself

If you’re working full time but also caring for an aging parent, the stress and feeling of isolation can be significant. Adding to that stress can be a fear (real or imagined) of potential retribution from your boss or peers if they find out. Even if you’re not working full-time, or part-time, you can find yourself isolated from the rest of the world – except for doctors, or other care providers. For those employed and caring for a parent, understand that 56% of our colleagues who are also caregivers like you find themselves more stressed at work. No surprise there!

Learn how to recognize if you’re falling into this isolation trap and how to “get out,” before you can’t even dig yourself out. In this episode, I discuss the three key situations where you’re most likely to fall into the isolation trap: at home, at work, and in social settings. However, I’ve got a few solid tips to help, including how to help your boss have more confidence in you as a leader, even when you’re called away to caregiving duties at home or even in another state.

Caregiving can be a lonely responsibility, but it doesn’t have to be. Tune in to learn about better ways to cope, win, and live well while caring for those you love. The tips shared in this episode are ones you can start putting to use immediately!

#caregiver #isolation #loneliness #leadership #howto #eldercare

Host: Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

CareManity and Eldercare Success are trademarks of CareManity, LLC. "There is a Better Way" is a Service Mark of CareManity, LLC

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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