When Linda first started caring for her aging mother, she was determined to do it all alone. She had seen the effects of caregiver burnout in friends and family members and vowed that it would never happen to her. Linda wanted to honor her mother because her mother took good care of her throughout her life and loved her deeply.
Learn more about Linda’s story and how care management helped bring her peace of mind and arrange supportive care services for her mother.
A Caregiver’s Story — Linda and Her Mother
Unfortunately, as time passed, Linda realized that caring for someone living with dementia was a full-time job. Even though she worked hard to stay organized and keep track of appointments, tasks often slipped through the cracks. Linda was overwhelmed by the stress and felt like she could never catch up or give enough attention to all her responsibilities.
Linda knew she needed help from an experienced care manager who could take some of the burden off her shoulders, but she didn’t know where to start looking for one. A friend suggested trying an online search engine specifically designed for finding reliable caregivers in Linda’s area, so she decided to give it a try.
Linda discovered the Aging Life Care Association and our listing featuring Waverly Connect. When she called, our team recognized the burden in her voice. She was holding everything down and sounded tired.
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About Care Management Services
Care management teams like ours specialize in working with individuals living with health conditions, dementia, and issues related to aging. With a new care management support system in place, caregivers like Linda often feel relieved knowing that their loved one’s needs are not only being met but exceeded.
Care managers helped Linda and her mother manage a stressful situation together so they could focus more on their mother-daughter relationship instead of the common challenges of caring for a family member.
Contact Waverly Connect for Ongoing Support and Resources
Professional care managers can ensure your loved one’s needs are met and help relieve you of some of your caregiving tasks. We start with a holistic assessment, develop a personalized care plan, and connect you with the appropriate resources and care services.
Contact us today to learn more.
