Family Caregiving: The Ultimate Juggling Act
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Max, a 16-year-old high-school student from Fairfax County, knows the great responsibility of being a family caregiver. Max currently cares for his grandfather who has dementia, while maintaining straight A’s and being a top youth bowler. Though stressed at times, he has no regrets about lending a hand and helping his family.
Max’s grandfather wasn’t diagnosed with dementia long ago, but his memory loss has progressed pretty quickly. He now needs assistance with several activities of daily living, including dressing and transferring. Although he never had any physical difficulties in the past, Max’s grandfather recently started falling. At 6’1, young, and healthy, Max is able to pick his grandfather up when he falls with ease. Max
started taking a cooking class, and now helps out with meals too. Max hopes to work in the medical field and this experience has confirmed his decision to do so.
Luckily, Max is not alone in his caregiving endeavors. Other family members and a professional caregiver also help, but cannot come as often as needed. Good caregivers are hard to find, and the professional health aide has multiple clients who need her help. Virtual learning has been a perfect opportunity for Max to pitch in and lend a hand. The downside is that Max needs to stay home and be extra vigilant,
so he won’t get COVID-19 and spread it to his grandparents. Juggling caregiving, school, and activities is challenging for anyone, but to him and to many other caregivers, it’s certainly worth it.
Family Caregivers Come in All Ages, Genders, and Walks of Life
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