S2E4 - Gerry's Angels - 5 Tips for Managing Supports

Our Parallel Paths - A Future for My Loved One with a Disability... & Me!

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Gerry's Angels - 5 Tips for Managing Supports

part of the Our Parallel Paths series

Recording Date: April 4, 2023

Transcript: Download transcript here

Keywords: Our Parallel Paths, Managing Supports, Disability, Geralyn Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deely, Gerry Arango, Gerry Arango-Deely, letting go, promoting independence

Summary: Gerry discusses the transition of roles all caregivers go through as their loved ones become adults, and their supports are shifted to other caregivers. What are the challenges of managing supports for our adult loved ones while providing room for growth and independence?

Topical Index

Introduction [00:00]
Gerry's (aka "Charlie's") Angels [00:55]
Who's the Boss? [03:32]
You have to love checklists! [04:02]
Gerry's Top Five checklist [05:25]
Communicate [05:55]
Delegate [09:45]
Check In [12:30]
Acknowledge their work [13:27]
Understand [15:06]
Closing [16:48]

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