Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
This year for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I decided to approach things differently. I wrote an article that gave advice to siblings of persons who have Down Syndrome, making the siblings aware of certain things that they, as caregivers, should seriously consider. Out of that article, came the request for me to write a similar …
It is National Heroes’ Day here in Jamaica and when I think about real, everyday heroes, I can’t help but think about caregivers. Who is a hero, you may ask? Well, according to Merriam Webster, a hero is “an illustrious warrior”, “one who shows great courage” and “a person admired for noble qualities”. Guys, based …
Let’s set the scene: you are a caregiver, you’re unemployed or you have a job that you dislike and to add insult to injury, the income from this job does not cover your basic living expenses (rent, utilities, food, etc.). You are a caregiver who is financially burdened. Thus, you are wondering: How Can I …
I never asked for this. I am a sibling who over time became the primary caregiver for my younger sister who has Down Syndrome. I have no children of my own and I am not married. So, one would think that I should be, as the song goes, “free, single and disengaged”. I should be …
October is Down Syndrome (DS) Awareness Month…a time when families with loved ones who have DS shout it from the mountain tops and let everyone know that persons with Down Syndrome are to be treated with respect and accepted by society, just like everyone else. This is true…we are all human beings and should be …
I have been feeling really down for the past couple of weeks and life just always seems to send in the idiots when you are already down to provoke the crap out of you. I am trying my best to remain calm and maintain my sanity during a time that is just plain crazy. As …
World Down Syndrome Day 2020 – “We Decide”. All people with Down Syndrome should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives. Okay, so I’m just gonna be honest. When I heard this year’s WDS theme, I gave it quite the side eye: I think it’s the “full participation” …
It’s a new year. It is said that nothing changes if nothing changes, so do I really want to bring my old habits with me as I explore a new chapter in my life? As caregivers, we can be pretty hard on ourselves. In fact, a common thing that we all struggle with is self-forgiveness. …
If your loved one is talented in the area of painting or drawing, then I have GREAT news for you! Sell your art online! Your loved one can use their paintings and drawings to make money online. Employment for persons with Down Syndrome continue to be a struggle. There are so many pieces to this …
There’s nothing like the thought of independent living…our loved one moving out to live on his/her own…that can send panic straight to the souls of parents and siblings who stand as caregivers. We entertain every reason why they should not move out. We imagine everything that can possibly go wrong. Yet, this does not change …