Episode 16: Helping When Mom Doesn’t Know Best

Caregiving brings many challenges and concerns.  As a new caregiver, even when the role is temporary, because your loved one will likely fully recover, it can still be stressful.   There are things that are unfamiliar and there is the possibility of there being an injury due to improper techniques.

Episode 16 features calls from caregivers into the Caregivers Finding A Foothold podcast  call-in line.  

It’s a FREE call  with the responses aired on our podcast.

Caregivers Questions:

Listen to Episode 16 and hear advice given to callers who have the following concerns/questions: 

 •  Daughter, Anne, from Louisiana is helping her mom after mom has had a light stroke.  Mom is now wheelchair confined and finished home health therapy.  The problem is that mom does not want to do things the way the therapist taught her.  Mom insisting daughter do things that may cause injury to them both, daughter seeking advise on how to handle situation.

•Daughter, Connie, with question about how to transfer mom in and out the car.   Mom has had a knee replacement.Like us of Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

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Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.