There is a viscous transition that occurs when an adult child becomes a caregiver to an elderly parent.
I had the opportunity to interview Delanda McNair. It was a heartfelt interview about her journey caring for her mom full time. This
transfer of power is extremely heartbreaking for both parties. The parent doesn't want to be a burden and the child doesn't want to give the appearance that it's overwhelming.
This is something that crosses all lines(demographics, race, religion etc). When I was a caregiver to my late father, I found solace in many online Facebook groups. I had no idea so many people were going through this.
The interesting part is that I worked in a nursing home for years prior to being a family caregiver. It is NOT the same. I even have client who is a nursing assistant and she agreed. When she cared for her loved one, it was much more difficult . It's more emotional because in a sense you're mourning the loss of who that parent USED to be before they even pass.
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