When Deb Hallisey became her mother’s primary caregiver, her pace as a busy working daughter changed her relationship with her mom — and not for the better. Since then, Deb has slowed down and become a different type of caregiver. The benefit of doing so has accrued to both mother and daughter, and opened the door to better communication and a different perspective. The result — less frustration, more joy.

Tune in to this episode of Eldercare Illuminated to learn about the small, easy-to-implement changes that can transform your caregiving relationship with your loved one. Then, share them with the other caregivers in his or her life.

Fast food or a lovingly prepared home-cooked meal? You decide.

About Our Guest:

Deb Hallisey has over 25 years’ experience as a consultant building and enhancing corporate training programs with Ernst & Young and Huron Consulting group along with smaller boutique firms. In 2015 she became responsible for her mother after her father’s death.
Today, she offers caregivers advice and support on her website Advocate for Mom and Dad. The mission of Advocate for Mom and Dad is to build a community that helps families determine their best answers to the questions of “what do I do?” and “where do I start?”