Caring for Difficult Parents with Pamela D. Wilson

Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

Virginia and Steve are joined by Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA.– an international resource for caregivers with over two decades of experience in aging and caregiving– known for her consultations, advocacy, and her book, "The Caregiving Trap: Solutions for Life's Unexpected Changes," as well as her own podcast called “The Caring Generation.” Together, they discuss the challenges of caregiving for parents with dementia, where Pamela delves into common issues such as resistance to advice, navigating difficult conversations, and managing complex family dynamics. She also emphasizes the importance of involving parents in planning, setting boundaries to maintain emotional well-being, and understanding the reasons behind a parent's unwillingness to cooperate. Pamela’s links to her social media and programs are provided below:

Social Media

• YouTube Channel
  • https://www.youtube.com/c/PamelaDWilsonCaregivingExpert
• Facebook
  • https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/
• Twitter
  • https://twitter.com/CaregivingSpeak
• Facebook
  • https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/

Website, Consultations, Free Online Programs, Speaking, & Podcast

• Website
  • https://pameladwilson.com/
• Pamela D Wilson Eldercare Consultant
  • https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/
• Caring for Aging Parents Online Program
  • https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/
• Power of Attorney Online Program
  • https://pameladwilson.com/power-of-attorney-webinar-program/
• Guardianship for Aging Parents Online Program
  • https://pameladwilson.com/how-to-get-guardianship-of-a-parent-obtain-legal-guardianship-online-course-pamela-d-wilson/
• Caregiving Speaker
  • https://pameladwilson.com/caregiving-speaker-aging-parents-expert-advocate-keynotes-presentations-digital-caregiver-programs/
• The Caring Generation Podcast
  • https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/

35th Annual Southern California Alzheimer's Disease Research Conference
Join UCI MIND, Alzheimer’s Orange County, and Alzheimer’s Association for the 35th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference. This year’s conference will highlight the incredible advances being made in the diagnosis, treatment and care for people with dementia.
For more information: https://conference.mind.uci.edu/

Chương

1. Caring for Difficult Parents with Pamela D. Wilson (00:00:00)

2. 35th Annual Southern California Alzheimer's Disease Research Conference (00:00:53)

3. Pamela D. Wilson Introduction (00:01:46)

4. Loved One Doesn't Want to Take Advice or Help from their Children (00:04:46)

5. What Are Common Challenges? (00:06:52)

6. How to Speak to a Difficult Parent (00:09:17)

7. What are Boundaries and How, Why, and When to Set Them? (00:12:27)

8. What to Do if They Refuse Help? (00:15:53)

9. What about Support Groups? Caregiver Stress and Guilt (00:22:53)

10. Setting Realistic Expectations. What to Do if You Decide You Just Can't Do It? (00:24:44)