--00000000000045c37e06055a3275 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I have a lot of content written that hasn't seen the light of the day (and can be refined/repurposed, more like my own personal notes), like this one on resistance to care too. If there are specific topics you are interested in, let me know and I'll see what i have or can likely whip something up! On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 4:25=E2=80=AFPM Megan Heinen w= rote: > Tim and Joey, > > Following our conversation today, Shadi crafted this great email template > for a team member in LA about complicated family dynamics. Great > inspiration for the follow ups we talked about today re: resistance to > care. I'm sure this can be adapted! > > Best, > Megan > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Shadi Gholizadeh > Date: Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 4:20=E2=80=AFPM > Subject: Re: Resources > To: Christa Chalfa > Cc: Megan Heinen , Janette Garcia > > > > Moving forward, what about something like this as a template? > > Dear [Family Member's Name], > > I wanted to follow up in terms of providing resources to help you navigat= e > some of the complexities of supporting an aging parent and managing the > family dynamic. Here are a few resources that might be beneficial: > > - > > Books: > - > > "The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have > Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias, and Memory Loss" > by > Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins. This book is a comprehensive gui= de > offering assistance, advice, and encouragement for caregivers. > - > - > > "Coping with Your Difficult Older Parent: A Guide for Stressed Out > Children" > > by Grace Lebow and Barbara Kane. It provides insights into understa= nding > and managing complex family dynamics. > - > - > > Online Resources: > - > > The Alzheimer=E2=80=99s Association's website (alz.org > ) has a plethora of resources, including > articles on communication tips, caregiver health, and more. They al= so have > a helpline available 24/7. > - > - > > Our Learning Center > also > offers several articles and advice pieces on how to manage family > communication and ensure everyone is on the same page concerning ca= re > decisions. Families have told me that this one > > on helping support sibling communication and this one > on > family caregiver anger have been especially helpful. > - > - > > Support Groups: > - > > The Alzheimer=E2=80=99s Association also hosts support groups where= family > members can share experiences, advice, and coping strategies. It ca= n be > reassuring to hear from others in similar situations. > - > - > > Professional Assistance: > - > > There are family therapists (usually someone with an MFT or LCSW > degree) who specialize in geriatric care or dementia. They can offe= r > sessions to help families navigate the challenges and develop commu= nication > strategies. Aging Life Care Professionals (also called Geriatric Ca= re > Managers) can also be helpful in nav