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If your loved one moves in with you, what accommodations will other family members be expected to make?
How do your spouse and others get along with the
person? Is your family good at talking about problems
without undue tension?

Q: 

Am I qualified to provide the level of care
my loved one needs?
Caregiving can be physically taxing, for example, when
you help your loved one transfer from bed to wheelchair.
And a recent AARP study revealed many family caregivers today provide medication management, wound
care, injections and other medical and nursing tasks.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition presents even greater challenges. Are you
confident that you can manage these types of tasks if
your loved one is living with you or independently?

Q: 

What help can I expect from other family
members and friends?
Often it happens that one person evolves into the caregiving role, only to feel resentful that siblings and other
family aren't helping out enough. Have a family meeting
before making your decision so everyone will have an
understanding of how they will participate in your loved
one's care-with their time, and also financially.

Q: 

What resources are available to support my
caregiving?
This might be the most important question! You can't
do it alone. For your loved one's well-being and for your
own physical and emotional health, bringing in support is a must to balance your loved one's care and all
the other facets of your life. Consult with a geriatric care
manager or elder law attorney to learn about some of
your options and to understand the financial implications of your choice. Find out about senior centers, adult
day centers, senior transportation, Meals-on-Wheels
programs, respite care and support groups.
The Role of Professional In-Home Care
A growing number of families are taking advantage
of in-home care to help them balance caregiving, their
jobs and other responsibilities. In-home care keeps elderly loved ones safe at home, no matter where they live.
Skilled nursing care can be provided in the home. Lesscostly nonmedical home care services might include:

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n Personal care and hygiene, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and assistance with transferring from bed to chair.
n Housekeeping and laundry services.
n Meal planning and preparation.
n Transportation to health appointments, shopping
and activities.
n Medication reminders.
n Socialization and companionship.
n Memory care and supervision for clients with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairment.
n Serving as a liaison for out-of-town family caregivers to provide reassurance and peace of mind.
Professional home care can provide high-quality care
for your loved one while supporting family members.
This is a topic to discuss early rather than later and
should be part of financial planning. Most families hire
and pay for home care privately, which is well worth it to
help family maintain their careers and to provide maximum independence for their loved one.
Reprinted with permission from Caring Right at Home
eNewsletter, www.caringnews.com. Copyright, 2014, IlluminAge Communication Partners, www.illuminage.com.
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