Steps Caregivers Can Take to Deal With Unexpected News

The Caring Generation® | Advice & Tips for Caregivers

Learn how to respond to unexpected news and events related to aging, health, and money with a proven process. Caregivers and persons with health concerns can experience constant change, resulting in anxiety and worry. Instead of struggling to respond to bad news or ongoing uncertainty, create a path forward to identify and implement solutions to everyday and complex problems.
During this podcast, caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson will share strategies for responding to bad news or unexpected events that can be applied to many parts of life. These include:
1) Be curious and respectful
2) Investigate and identify
3) Create a list of questions that begin with why and how
4) Propose solutions and agree on next steps
5) Monitor and look at other aspects of the situation - aging, health, money
Pamela will also share insights about how denial, resistance, or refusals may be the key to identifying parts of life that need more attention to manage bad news or unexpected events.
Do you have a care or caregiving question? Share your question with Pamela by completing the caregiver survey on her website or the contact form to schedule a 1:1 telephone or video consultation.
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