The 8-Stages Of Caregiving In Redondo Beach CA
The 8-Stages Caregivers Goes Through (excerpts from “Passages in Care Giving”, by
Gail Sheehy)
1.
Shock and Mobilization – Once the immediate crisis is resolved, you enter,
2.
The New Normal – They begin to...
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The 8-Stages Of Caregiving In Redondo Beach CA
The 8-Stages Caregivers Goes Through (excerpts from “Passages in Care Giving”, by
Gail Sheehy)
1.
Shock and Mobilization – Once the immediate crisis is resolved, you enter,
2.
The New Normal – They begin to think, “Ok, I can handle this.
” This reprieve may go on for
months or years.
Eventually there is a third turn.
3.
Boomerang – Whoops, another crisis.
This is when you realize you can’t do it alone and call a
family meeting.
If you begin to think you are responsible for keeping your loved one alive and
safe, you will eventually find yourself at the next stage
4.
Playing God – This can become an unhealthy co-dependant relationship.
Eventually you will
reach the next and most dangerous turn.
5.
I Can’t Do This Anymore! – You MUST take care of yourself.
6.
Coming Back – You have now reached the center of the labyrinth of care giving.
Here, you
must begin to appreciate all you have done and begin to acknowledge that your loved
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