How to Overcome the Guilt After Placing Someone In a Care Facility

Photo credit Sander Weeteling ...Many homes have now moved forward into person-centered care, and reluctant caregivers often find their elders thrive, once they have adjusted. Still, it's hard. For many caregivers, placing an elder in a home spells failure on the part of the caregiver. Even when carers know they've done all they can, a subconscious nagging voice often tells them they are giving up on their parents or spouse. I'm here to tell you that you are not giving up. You are just getting help. Read the full article on HealthCentral about tips on how to overcome the guilt that caregivers can feel after placing someone in a nursing home: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesWhen People Can't Articulate Pain Body Language is a Crucial ClueCaregiver Humor Provides Armor Against Unbearable SorrowGoing Public with a Dementia Diagnosis Difficult Decision 
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