Tuesday, February 10, 2009

"The Call" - Gail Sheehy

"The Call" is the shock that ushers us into the first phase of caregiving: Shock and Mobilization. A stranger's voice informs you that a family member has had a fall. Or your dad has gotten lost while driving and doesn't know where he is. Or you're told that your husband—like mine—has a tumor that is not benign. Read full article

3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Anyone with an aging parent fears "the call." I know I do.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Great article -- thank you for creating this blog, the information is really helpful.

    Mary Ellen
    NC

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I was one that received the "call". It was 6:45 AM on a Monday and my Mom was in the emergency room. After that our lives were changed forever. My advice - prepare now, PLEASE.

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