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declaration of independence

You Deserve COMPLETE Attentiveness

caregiver support

Who here recognizes this statement: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” 

A one-sentence statement bespeaking basic human dignity – considered an act of treason in 1776 – set the stage for the U.S. Declaration of Independence.  I dare to propose the same on behalf of weary caregivers everywhere who equally possess indisputable rights.

Like All Great Manifestos…

Consider that what I am unapologetically asserting is akin to the greatest inspirational pieces in history.  “I have a dream…”  Wikipedia defines the term manifesto as a published verbal declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer.  This includes promoting a new idea with prescriptive notions for carrying out the changes the author believes should be made.  The online dictionary has that one right!

Like Famous Movie Lines…

Something needs to shift – and fast – in the treatment caregivers of aging parents receive from bureaucratic and bullying institutions, organizations and consumer service providers who road-block at every turn (i.e., healthcare, legal, insurance, financial, automobile, real estate, funeral and others).  Who here can place this vocal outcry: “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!”  If you pinned Peter Finch’s iconic line from the 1976 film Network, you’ve got it.

It’s High Time for COMPLETE Support toward Caregivers!

I hereby call forth all caregivers to demand COMPLETE attentiveness to OUR needs.  Famous for my love of acronyms, allow me to define at a high level what COMPLETE means in my world:

CARING = feeling valued

OPENNESS = willingness to work with (not against) you

MATURITY = not being a game-player

PARTNERSHIP = a spirit of give-and-receive collaboration

LOYALTY = dedication to stand up for you

EXCELLENCE = striving to be one’s best

TRIBE = those in a service role ‘get’ you

EXACTING = demonstrating impeccable standards of precision

Stay Tuned for the Meaning of SUPPORT

Next time, you’ll learn what total SUPPORT toward those attempting to advocate on behalf of aging parents actually entails.  Suffice it is to say, those actions and behaviors are the polar opposite of the downright abuse adult-children Sandwich Generation members regularly endure.

Until you hear from me anew, you might want to tune into my radio show, The Conscious Caregiver, at www.boldbravemedia.com.  My theme on May 1st will focus upon “Caregiver Health: It’s a Matter of Life and Death”.

Credit: National Archives is the original source for the posted image, even if in the public domain.

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Carol-Ann Hamilton

Carol-Ann Hamilton

Carol-Ann Hamilton has taken her 25 years of corporate experience and turned it into an issue of personal importance. She is a pioneer-activist on the leading-edge of the exploding aging crisis and seeks to save fellow Sandwich Generation caregivers a fraction of her anguish.
Carol-Ann Hamilton

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