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‘Just go with the flow’ For relatives caring for aging and ill loved ones, the challenges are demanding and ever changing
sat in a circle of chairs and began sharing their experiences caring for their parents and spouses who are declining due to age and illness.
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Meeting three times a month in Greensboro and High Point, the group offers a glimpse of the challenges facing caregivers. As much as possible, Jodi Kolada, Well-Spring Support’s director of caregiver support, recommended that caregivers respect the wishes of their loved ones and consult with them on decisions. “In some fashion, they want to help; they want to do; they want to feel meaningful; they want to feel value,” Kolada said. “Even when you tell them that what they’re doing is not safe, you don’t want them to feel you’re treating them like a child. So it’s a tough balance.” As they shared their struggles and misgivings about the care they were providing, Kolada urged the caregivers to try to look after themselves as well