From Crisis to Comfort: 4 Ways to Become a Better Care Partner

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From Crisis to Comfort: 4 Ways to Become a Better Care Partner

Most care partners are thrust into their duties through a crisis situation: a sudden diagnosis; a slip or fall. I was one of those, thrust into a situation after my sister passed. Often, we become task-obsessed and goal-oriented. In the process, we lose sight of the person for whom we are caring and of ourselves. Being in the moment – consciously caring – is something we need to learn. Lori La Bey has devoted her life to helping people do just t…