Podcast: Caregivers Teleconnect
How does dementia and other intensive caregiving affect family dynamics? What are the strengths and weaknesses of having the primary caregiver also serving as "ambassador" for the greater support system?
Family Diplomacy: Strategies to Align & Balance Your Care Team
During a conversation about the unique dynamics that arise in a family during intensive caregiving, I highlighted the primary caregiver’s role as family ambassador and discussed common challenges support systems face. We also discussed how to compartmentalize and delegate responsibilities, how to work around disruptive family members, and how to break old family patterns of assumption.