Webinar: How do you start the caregiving process?

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Why did we host a webinar about Caregiving?

Wheel Pad is a rapid response tool. Many times when people first reach out to us it is after an accident and they are seeking to make their home universally accessible for a loved one in need. We provide a physical resource. In our conversations, though, we find that people often ask questions about caregiving we are not equipped to answer. These folks need the emotional resources to prepare them for an a job that 43 Million Americans current have: Primary Caregiver.

On February 10, 2021, Wheel Pad brought together an expert panel to answer the tough questions about this process: Janet Cramer MS, LICSW has been a caregiver personally and professionally. She provides support for families facing similar issues, as well as marriage and family therapy. Jennifer Jacobs, the founder of Adaptiva HR, is a caregiver for both her in laws, one of whom is a Wheel Pad customer (Luckily Jennifer’s husband Bob could also join us!). Tom Hamilton is Executive Director of Vermont Senior Independent Living Council and brings a great understanding of state and federal resources available to those beginning this process.

It’s never to early to start planning. There are a multitude of questions people have about caregiving at the start of the process. How will being a caregiver change my routine? How do we best communicate the level of care needed day-to-day? How do we split up household costs? What kind of existing relationship do I have with that person, and how will it change? Our experts provide information about these kinds questions. You can watch the video of our webinar, and if you have follow up questions, reach out to us, and we can do our best to connect you with the right resources.