Help for Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
“Caregiver Confessions” are the tough times we face as caregivers…the struggles, the hard decisions we have to make, our lowest points and the difficult times we endure.
You will be surprised how many caregivers feel the way you do or have experienced similar situations to yours.
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Normally when you think of adoption, you think of children being adopted. Adoption is the legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from the birth parent(s) to the person(s) seeking to adopt. So, it may …
As the family caregiver of an adult or teenager who has Down Syndrome (DS), you are fully aware that your loved one needs help in some areas of life, e.g., making financial or medical decisions. …
A support system, according to Merriam-Webster, is “a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support“. By that definition, it is clear that a support system is something that is needed …
Imagine trying to figure out your own life…and doing poorly at this. Imagine you are desperately seeking to determine what you need to do now, to ensure that you are not weeping later. Now, imagine …
As family caregivers, we keep hearing that we should be planning for the future. We are constantly told that we must accept that we won’t be around forever and we should get our loved one …
Planning for the future of your loved one who has Down Syndrome is multifaceted. There are many moving parts, many pieces to the puzzle. One very important piece is having conversations. Conversations with your loved …
As a family caregiver, what is your plan for the future? Your future. Your loved one’s future. What does life look like 10 years or 20 years from now? Future Planning is one of, if …
Calling all parents of teenagers and adults who have Down Syndrome…I need you to pause and seriously consider the following words: What happens to my child if I die? Mom…or Dad…have you stopped to really …
Imagine you are at work and you get a call. You are told that your mom, who is the primary caregiver for your brother, has been in a vehicular accident…and your brother was in the …
I think we need to have a frank conversation when it comes to caregivers and money. As a caregiver, did you honestly sit down and pencil out your finances and how they would be impacted …
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