Caregiving works best when families support each other. Virginia Harper and her sister Maritza Raznick join hosts MB Roberts and Roy Clary to discuss their collaborative approach to caring for their mother who is living with dementia. The sisters explain how they strategically moved to live closer together and divided responsibilities based on each family member's strengths. Maritza brings her professional experience from working in senior living communities while Virginia coordinates daily care and medical appointments. They share practical strategies for organizing family caregiving including accepting imperfection, communicating clearly about needs and bringing in paid caregivers when necessary. The conversation explores how different family members contribute in their own way and why asking for help from both family and friends can make caregiving sustainable. Roy reflects on his own solo caregiving experience and emphasizes the importance of building a team rather than trying to handle everything alone.
CHAPTERS:
Meeting the Harper Family - 02:30
Moving Closer Together for Care - 04:24
Dividing Family Responsibilities - 08:16
Working With Paid Caregivers - 12:05
Accepting Imperfection in Caregiving - 17:40
Cultural Differences in Family Care - 21:18
Managing Medical Appointments - 26:12
Financial Coordination Strategies - 29:33
Building Friend Support Networks - 32:45
Asking for Help When Needed - 36:36
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