BY KRISTINE DWYER, LSW

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FAMILY STORY
BY KRISTINE DWYER, LSW Caregiver Consultant
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Ray - 82 and Bev- 85 Married 61 years
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Son lives locally - Daughter lives 3 hours away
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Assessments with Ray, CG Spouse
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Family Sessions
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Meals on Wheels
Education
Medical Equipment
Adult Day Program
Respite Care Program
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MEDICATION ISSUES
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Communication and Redirection
ID Bracelet for safety
Adaptive Clothes
Incontinent supplies
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FAMILY SUPPORT
Cleaning Help
Personal Visits
Legal Affairs
Outcome Role Clarity
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Joined a support group
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VFW
DART LEAGUE
CHURCH
Set up Respite calendar
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LOVE NEVER FAILS
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THANK YOU!
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A Family Story
By Kristin Sjolie, BS, CLC Caregiver
Coach/Educator
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Darla Jim
Ages 72 and 75
Married 15 years
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Contacting the Caregiver Coach

• Discussing help needed

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Their Children

His and Hers!
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Meeting with the Caregiver Coach
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Concerns
Farm Safety
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Additional Concerns
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Creative Problem Solving
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Family Meetings

• Topics Discussed
• Darlas stress level
• Respite and Adult Day
• Jerrys Anxiety
• Activity for Jerry
• A.D. Education
• Safety Concerns
• Phone Issues
• End of Life

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Ideas/Action Plans
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How FMC Helped this Family

• Tightened the safety net of support
• All began to work more as a team
• Provided options for CR and CG to improve their
  relationship and Quality of Life
• In home services postpone placement
• Education people on the same page with
  recognition of disease and strategies/ education.
• Reduced Caregiver stress

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Thank You!