I am an older parent to a son who has Down’s Syndrome. I feel like all of my time and attention are consumed by my son, leaving my daughter, my husband and not to mention …
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I Get Tired of Advocating for My Child
There are moments when I run out of steam. Times when I am so fed up with people’s ignorance and the lack of resources for persons with Down Syndrome. There are times when I get …
How to Manage Your Money
So, you’re ready to take control of your financial future BUT you are painfully aware that caregivers are financially burdened and unfortunately it is quite obvious that a job is not enough. You have weighed …
How to Earn Passive Income
As a family caregiver, it can be difficult to find time to earn passive income. But, with some creativity and effort, it’s possible to create multiple streams of income that will help you make ends …
Financial Freedom: Why It’s Important for Family Caregivers
Financial freedom is important for a number of reasons, but for family caregivers, it can be especially crucial. Financial freedom can provide peace of mind and security, both of which are essential for those who …
What Is Supported Decision Making?
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 …
5 Things To Consider When Planning For The Future
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 …
Counseling for Caregivers – Do You Need Professional Help?
Who has time to “get help”? Not me. I have to be working at a job I hate, working overtime and on weekends, just to attempt to cover the bills each month. I have to …
What is Caregiver Resentment?
It’s the thing no family caregiver wants to admit that they are feeling. Why? Guilt. We think we are “bad” for feeling resentment towards our child, parent or another family member. We do not want …
Facts About Compassion Fatigue
Chances are, this is the first time that you are hearing the term “compassion fatigue”…am I right? No worries guys, you are not alone. I mean, this is not exactly the sort of thing that …