Adjusting to, and navigating through, a loved one’s personality and behavior changes is one of the tallest tasks family caregivers face. Especially when the behavior is inappropriate – and happening in public. Just so you know, it’s normal to feel flustered. Angry. Sad. Even embarrassed. There's no shame in feeling those feelings. But they don’t necessarily help you manage the situation. Which is why in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we're sharing tips for navigating these types of difficult situations. SCAN is proud to work with Carallel to offer a discount on their professional caregiver support services to our members Visit https://carallel.com/caregivers/scanv/ to learn more.

Imagine losing the ability to process what people say. Or to use words to express your thoughts. How frustrating, confusing, and frightening would it be?! Now stop for a second and think about your loved one living with dementia. Because in many cases, that’s exactly what happens to them as time goes on. Their brain changes and often impacts their ability to communicate verbally. And as they change, we as caregivers, need to adapt. So we're talking about how to do that in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel. SCAN is proud to work with Carallel to offer a discount on their professional caregiver support services to our members Visit https://carallel.com/caregivers/scanv/ to learn more.

Guardianship is having the legal authority to make decisions for another person. So how does it work? How do you become your loved one’s guardian? In this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we'll dive into the ins and outs of things you need to know. SCAN is proud to work with Carallel to offer a discount on their professional caregiver support services to our members Visit https://carallel.com/caregivers/scanv/ to learn more.

There’s a lot that’s out of your control as a family caregiver. But one thing that isn’t…is your ability to talk openly and honestly with the person you're caring for. You may not always agree. But you can always check in - keeping the lines of communication open. And getting there starts with talking with them about your role. Which is what we're talking about in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel. SCAN is proud to work with Carallel to offer a discount on their professional caregiver support services to our members Visit https://carallel.com/caregivers/scanv/ to learn more.