For Caregivers of Aging Parents
It wasn’t perfect, but…
It was ok. It was life. You were working a full-time job, managing your home, and raising your kids.
Every minute of your day – and many of your nights – were scheduled. You were stressed, but you were making it.
And then…
About six months ago, at the end of a lengthy hospital stay, your mom ended up at home.
Her health in serious decline, you’ve taken on more care for both your parents.
As your mom’s health continues to fail, you’ve moved into the role of primary caregiver. It’s become more difficult to focus on your career, family, financial obligations, and caregiving responsibilities.
Frequently, you’re having to ask for time off work, making difficult decisions, scrounging and scrambling for the mountain of necessary documents to confirm your parents’ plans for their future – and what are their wishes, anyway?
Assisted living or long-term care in a nursing home are looming shortly. “And I promised I’d never do that to them!”
How long…
Can you keep this up?
Balancing the demands of raising and supporting children along with worrying about your parents’ independence and well-being is never-ending.
Seems like both your kids and your parents need the same things – help with getting washed up, maintaining the home, cooking, feeding, cleaning up, as well as schlepping them to activities, appointments, and everything in-between. And just when you head for the chair, it’s homework time.
And it’s happened.
Suddenly, with almost no warning, you’re a member of the Sandwich Generation… but you don’t feel much like “a hero” (sandwich or otherwise).
Squeezed between the needs of your kids and your older parents.
Depleted by the end of the 30-plus hour day.
Overbooked and seriously needing a clone.
Free time is almost laughable…
Finances are stretched on top of your already tight budget. You now have to factor in expenses to help care for your parents.
Battling emotional stress seems never-ending. Hopeless and overwhelmed, you don’t have anyone to turn to or know where to find answers.
But you don’t have to go it alone.
Life’s transitions happen – and now, you have to develop a new area of expertise.
At Wisdom of the Aged, you will find relief, support, and solutions. As experts in Aging Life Care®, we’ll help you figure it all out. We create a road map with you so you will know what to do.
Be ProActive instead of ReActive.
Aging Life Care®, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach that helps seniors and their families navigate aging life transitions.
At Wisdom of the Aged, Counseling & Holistic Therapies we recognize your need for the correct, most up-to-date information and resources as you make decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
Our professional team of experts will guide you through the often-confusing landscape. We provide expert counsel and advocacy with one goal: to improve your quality of life and reduce family stress.
For those who just need to vent, taking care of yourself doesn’t have to feel like a luxury.
It’s easy to be on autopilot and completely neglect your own needs.
WE SEE YOU!
A different kind of approach.
At Wisdom of the Aged, our therapists vary in education, training, experience, knowledge, and approach.
We aren’t the kind of place where you lie down and take a permanent space on the couch (we don’t even have a couch)!
Each therapist does have their style, and a way of connecting with you – to help you feel stronger, more empowered, and more in control of your own life.
They will help you realize that it’s ok to put on that oxygen mask first, instead of always feeling like you’re gasping for air!
And, contrary to popular belief, therapy doesn’t have to be forever or in our office. We can come to the home or Assisted Living Facility as well. Besides individual counseling, we have Brain Health Services, Neurofeedback, Support Groups, as well as other programs and services to help the busy caregiver!
They cared for you – let us help you navigate caring for them.
It’s tough. That’s certain. But it is possible to navigate this time with less stress and more confidence.
To love them well, cherish the time you have with them, and enjoy just being a family again. We will even go to mom’s and dad’s home so that they can feel heard and validated as well.
Call us today at (631) 736-7707, and let’s talk more about how we can help.