Dementia Discussions

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When a Trusted Helper Becomes a Caregiver

When a Trusted Helper Becomes a Caregiver14 Jul48 min

When someone has been part of the family for years, it's only natural for their role to grow over time. A trusted housekeeper or personal assistant may begin helping with grocery shopping, transportation, meal preparation, or even personal care. But when does that evolution become a problem? And how do families know when it's time to bring in professional caregiving support? In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Barlam, CEO of JFS Care and former president of the Aging Life Care Association. T...