EP 8 - Are you ready to Quarterback your team ?

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As this year's football season has begun I would like to use the role of a football quarterback as an analogy of how we as a primary caregiver are at the center of all aspects of our loved ones lives . If you are not the primary decision maker and play more of a supportive role then consider yourself  to be an off lineman protecting your quarterback.

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Topics covered in this episode :

I will give an overview of the many aspects of the role of Quarterbacking your caregiving team.

I will tell of my experience assembling "Team Shanna" the team consists of 

• medical professionals
• financial and legal advisors
• along with emotional and spiritual coaches.
• Also included on  the team are dear friends who have supported us along our journey
• last but surely not least: both the in home and Memory Care caregivers and staff

It has taken years to assemble the team but sometimes you have to scramble as things can quickly change as I will illustrate in a story about  a dear friend and his wife.

Summary:

• Having you team in place with you as the Quarterback will give you peace of mind knowing you are ready to deal with the changes and challenges of caring for your loved one
• “Never let Fear of the Future rob you of the Joy that you can experience Today”