--0000000000009f306306055a4001 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I feel a Workplace page coming on....=F0=9F=98=89 On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 4:40=E2=80=AFPM Shadi Gholizadeh = wrote: > 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 i= n, > 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 = wrote: > >> Tim and Joey, >> >> Following our conversation today, Shadi crafted this great email templat= e >> 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 > jagarcia@thekey.com> >> >> >> 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 >> navigate 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 gu= ide >> 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 underst= anding >> 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 a= lso 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 c= are >> 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 wher= e family >> members can share experiences, advice, and coping strategies. It c= an be >> reassuring to hear from others in similar situations. >> - >> - >> >> Professional Assistance: >> - >> >> There are family therapists (usually someone with an MFT or LCSW >> degree) who special