How can I manage the guilt that I feel?
Guilt is a difficult and complex emotion. It is normal to feel guilty after your family member/friend moves into a care facility. You are not alone. Most caregivers feel some … Continued
Topic: Care Partner
Helpful Resources
Advocacy and Communicating with Staff After the move: Communicating and Working with the staff Strategies to help you in your role as a care partner All About Me Adjusting After … Continued
Your Contact List
Guide: Write contact information of people you may wish to contact during your changes. These can include community resources. For example: Family doctor, nurse practitioner, home care contact, financial advisor, … Continued
What are possible changes in your daily activities?
When your family member/friend moves into a care facility, your daily activities will change. You may notice changes in tasks, sleeping patterns, eating habits, diet, career, or social interactions. This … Continued
What are possible physical, mental and spiritual health changes?
When your family member or friend moves into a care facility, it can impact your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Here are some changes you might experience: Physical Changes Mental … Continued
What are possible environmental changes?
Changes in the physical environment include the change of location from home or hospital to long-term care, as well as changes to your home now that your family member/friend is … Continued
What are possible changes in roles and relationships?
When your family member moves into a care facility, roles and relationships often shift significantly. Some of these changes include: Care Partners Share their Experiences “After I initiated care from … Continued
What are possible changes in negotiating for care?
Changes in negotiating or advocating for care are related to supporting your family member in a care facility. Examples: Talking and working with personal support workers, nurses, facility staff, and … Continued
Resources
This section contains information about resources to help you as a carer prepare for possible changes or events, and to connect you with services in your community. It has suggestions … Continued
Common Changes to Expect
This section contains information on what to expect, as well what other care partners said they had change in their lives. You may or may not have these changes. Negotiating/Advocacy … Continued