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
As the parent of a child with Down Syndrome, you’ve worn many hats — teacher, nurse, advocate, protector. But one role that often catches you off guard is future planner. Especially when it comes to helping your other children think about what life might look like if they choose to take on some caregiving responsibilities …
Thinking about continued care, i.e., what happens after you’re gone, isn’t easy, but planning for the ongoing care of a loved one with Down Syndrome can bring tremendous peace of mind. Taking proactive steps can prevent confusion, stress, and unexpected disruptions, ensuring that your loved one continues to receive the care they need, even if …
Family caregivers of teenagers and adults with Down Syndrome often wonder how best to include their loved ones in future planning, i.e., decisions about what lies ahead. Inviting your loved one to participate not only builds confidence and mutual respect, but also helps ensure that plans truly reflect their hopes, strengths, and needs. Future planning …
Planning for guardianship and legal decisions for individuals with Down Syndrome requires careful thought and teamwork. Every family and every person is unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. This guide breaks down the process into clear, simple steps to help you create a plan that grows and adapts with your loved one’s needs. Step …
Establishing a special needs trust is a process that helps secure financial stability for your loved one with Down Syndrome. In the USA, a special needs trust protects your loved one’s eligibility for government benefits while offering extra funds to improve their quality of life. In your country, it may not be called “special needs …
Long term care planning for a loved one with Down Syndrome requires careful thought and compassionate planning. It isn’t just about immediate needs. It’s about creating a sustainable plan that addresses evolving needs through the years. Many families face challenges when considering long term care options, financial planning, legal requirements, and health care services. Creating …
Hey there, fellow Family Caregivers! We all know that navigating the role of a caregiver can be a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. That’s where “The Important Information Organizer for Family Caregivers” swoops in as your trusty sidekick, offering a helping hand in this caregiving adventure. Unpacking the Magic of an …
As a Family Caregiver, you’ve probably heard about Special Needs Trusts (SNT), but do you know how to create a Special Needs Trust, the benefits of such a trust or other important points that you should consider before setting up such a trust? A Special Needs Trust or Supplemental Need Trust is typically an irrevocable …
According to Investopedia, a will, aka last will and testament, is a legal document that communicates a person’s final wishes pertaining to assets and dependents. Therefore, a legal will is an important document for Family Caregivers to possess to ensure that our wishes relating to our loved ones, who have Down Syndrome, are carried out. …
For many years, Guardianship was the “go-to” for a lot of Family Caregivers, as it was believed that adults with Down Syndrome could not make decisions on their own. Over the years, though, families started realizing that their loved ones do have the capacity to make some decisions on their own and thus, a lot …