Life Goes On, The Caregiver

 (from an article on AARP: Family Caregiving) " Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has been placed under a conservatorship following a May 9 ruling in Los Angeles. Superior Court Judge Gus T. May found “from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” and noted that the musician “consents and does not object.” Original filings said that Wilson suffered from a “major neurocognitive disorder ( such as dementia ).” Wilson’s longtime business manager, LeeAnn Hard, and manager-publicist, Jean Sievers, will serve as conservators; they have been ordered to consult with Wilson’s children regarding all material related to health care decisions, according to  court filings  obtained by  People  magazine. " read more at:  https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2024/what-is-conservatorship.html

  Beyond Burnout: The Exhausting Reality of Unpaid Family Caregivers (from an article appearing on the AARP website ) ' Already Toast ' author, Kate Washington, on the need for more societal support "Lessons learned During the two long, intense years Washington spent as her husband's primary caregiver and now living with his chronic illness and disability, she has seen her role ebb and flow. When I ask her what she would share with the benefit of hindsight, she offers this advice. Say, ‘Yes!’... Don't delay seeking support...   Get a reality check...   Outsource what you can...   Find a balance between privacy and openness... " read the complete article here Kate Washington  is an essayist and food writer who currently serves as the dining critic for  The Sacramento Bee . Her work has appeared in many publications, including  The Washington Post ,  Eater ,  Catapult , and  McSweeney’s Internet Tendency . She lives in Northern California....