The Emotional Toll of Caregiving- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
You may have heard the phrase “Promise me you will never put me in a home,” from the mouth of your aging loved ones. Maybe it was a promise you made when they were much younger and healthy. It’s a promise that brings with it a lot of emotions when [...]
The Barriers to Caregiving- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
No one wants to face the decision of taking the role as the primary caregiver for an elder loved one or placing that loved one in a nursing home or other institutional setting. When faced with these tough decisions, the answer may be easy and clear, or filled with barriers [...]
The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 7- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
One of the longest journeys a caregiver makes is the seventh stage, which involves healing after the loss of the loved one. During this stage, you will find ways to accept what has happened and move on with life. The idea is not to forget the journey that led you [...]
The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 6- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If those we became responsible for caring for were healthy, we wouldn’t need to begin caring for them in the first place. The sad reality is that we care for our elder loved ones because the end is nearing. This knowledge rarely lessons the overwhelming grief we feel when the [...]
The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 5- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When your loved one takes residence in a nursing home or is otherwise institutionalized, your role of a caregiver changes, but does not end. Your role switches from providing care directly to advocating for your loved ones best interest. The good news is that your life can have more of [...]
The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 4- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
One of the most difficult stages for caregivers to face is the fourth stage, where the loved on no longer realizes they are in their own home. Whether from dementia, Alzheimer’s or the progression of an illness, this stage is difficult, and as a caregiver you may be asking yourself [...]
The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 3- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Stage three begins with the actual act of providing care for your loved one. This stage can be as short as few months, or become a life-long commitment lasting many years. Inside of stage three, there are three sub-stages: Mild impairment- Elder can be left alone for several hours at [...]
The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 2- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Deciding if you should step in and be a caregiver for a loved one is neither an easy decision, nor one that should be taken lightly. Often, caregivers find themselves thrown into a role, even if it is not something they want to do. And let’s face it, not everyone [...]