Category: Notes from the Problem Child

Art shares his experience caring for his parents.

Preparing for the gathering storm

by Arthur Roeser | Jul 18, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Housing, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child, Planning | 4 Comments

This is last part of Notes from the Problem Child, Arthur Roeser's caregiving story. Read part...

When caregiving feels like dad and me vs. the hospital

by Arthur Roeser | Jul 11, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Finding Caregiver Support, Grief, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child | 5 Comments

Every step in the recovery process was delicate and had a potential setback, every remedy had a potential side effect.

Why does progress always feel painfully slow?

by Arthur Roeser | Jul 4, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child | 0 Comments

It feels like whatever you want to happen quickly, doesn’t, and whatever you’d prefer to deal with later won’t wait.

Caregiving: the memories, dreams and delirium

by Arthur Roeser | Jun 27, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child | 4 Comments

One caregiver recounts the dreams his father once had, the soon-to-be-diagnosed delirium his father suffers from and the memories triggered by the first days caregiving.

The hospital’s rules vs. the caregiver’s expectations

by Arthur Roeser | Jun 20, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Finding Caregiver Support, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child | 3 Comments

I quickly learned that hospitals abide by their own set of rules and not at all in tune with my expectations as a caregiver.

Caregiving, Without Answers

by Arthur Roeser | Jun 13, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child | 0 Comments

I lay there thinking about all the questions about dad’s health– there were still no answers.

Step into the caregiver ring: when the fight for your loved one begins

by Arthur Roeser | Jun 6, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child, Planning | 2 Comments

I had entered the caregiver ring, stepped inside and rose to the bell to fight alongside my dad and family. We were determined to find out what was wrong with him and get him better. But it wouldn’t be that easy.