Now, let us talk about facts concerning caregiving in society today:

Number 1: Did you know that an estimated 50 million-plus people in North America are caregivers for a family member or a loved one?; Number 2: Approximately 75% of caregivers are women who may be spouses, partners, siblings, children, or neighbours even.; Number 3: About 15% of caregivers care for two or more people, right, so that is an even bigger job.; Number 4: Although men were traditionally not in the role of family caregivers, that trend is changing, for example, about a third of people with cancer are cared for by a man, this group may have to take on tasks which they have never performed before like things like laundry, shopping, cooking, which are a different set of skills needed.; Number 5: 85% of caregivers found the satisfaction of caring for the loved one to outweigh the disadvantages, but 10% found caregiving to be a burden that is a challenge for sure.; Lastly, Number 6: caregivers report higher levels of insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, poor appetite, and even depression, that is higher compared to non-caregiving counterparts.  

Challenges of caregiving evolve through time. Some emerging concerns not imminent before are here today, which adds to the many challenges of caregivers. It includes males shifting roles as a caregiver. It can be reduced to a certain extent if there is harmony in the family. Caregiving matters need to be talked about to make meaningful conversations happen. Caregiving is not easy, which is why we have experts on the subject today to guide us and help us make this happen. 

Today we have with us Dr. Amy D’Aprix.  She is an internationally renowned expert on lifestyle issues related to ageing, caregiving, retirement, and family dynamics. She is a life transition expert, social entrepreneur, coach, speaker, author, and consultant to North American organizations in ageing and financial services.

 

Topics:

• What essential conversations mean and when should it happen
• What kind of conversations you should have to better prepare as a family
• Caregiving: planned or decided during the crisis 
• Reasons why there is no essential conversation happening
• Obstacles to these conversations
• What to consider to determine who should be the primary caregiver
• How caregiving tests relationships
• Her advice on reaching out to others for support
• What facing life transitions with grace means
• Who should be involved in these conversations
• Tips on caregiving for the listeners to make life easier
• Action items for the listeners
• Her Caring Cards and Life Memories Journal

Links:

• Host’s email: [email protected]
• Sponsor’s Link - Right at Home: www.RightAtHomeCanada.com/Winnipeg
• All Things Senior’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/AllThingsSeniors
• Dr. Amy's Website: www.DrAmy.life 
• Dr. Amy's Email: [email protected]
• Dr. Amy's Twitter: @DrAmyDAprix
• Dr. Amy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramydaprix 
• Dr. Amy's Conversation Cards: https://store.dramy.life/collections/frontpage/products/caring-cards  

 

Did You Know Segment: https://www.oncolink.org/support/caregivers/resources/did-you-know-facts-about-caregivers