Caring for Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself

Are you in a caregiver role?

We at Dawson Med care for patients who themselves are caring for an aging parent (or ailing sibling or child). If you are managing the daily life of a loved one, you are providing heroic service.

As you know too well, however, the care you provide takes a toll on you. Your responsibilities require mental and emotional energy as well as physical energy and it’s normal for you to feel tired, frustrated – even resentful. And yet, many caregivers feel guilty if they take time for themselves to relax, refresh and refuel.

We at Dawson Med Primary and Urgent Care urge you to prioritize your own wellbeing! If you feel worn out and under-appreciated, you cannot provide proper care for your loved one.

Our practice is especially suited to the needs of caregivers like you. We have patients who put their loved ones first, and our staff is experienced in helping them find balance so they can take care of themselves as well as their ailing parent. We are good listeners, and we have heard it all! We’re here to support you through this journey. 

Because Dawson Med takes a holistic approach to medical care, we are well-positioned to give comprehensive, compassionate care to your parent while acknowledging you and your need for medical and emotional support. We can arrange a medical visit for you at the same time that you bring your parent for an appointment.

Emergencies don’t pay attention to the clock. Dawson Med’s urgent care wing offers extended hours, and a Dawson Med team member can respond in person or by phone to after-hours needs. We also can meet with you or your loved one via Telehealth, talking you through a situation wherever you are.

An ailing, aging parent may have multiple, complex medical issues. If dementia is part of that picture, our team members have extensive experience and can help you learn techniques that are effective in soothing, reassuring and redirecting a confused parent. 

At Dawson Med, we take a personal interest in our patients and want them to stay in touch with us when they have questions, concerns or anxieties. There is nothing we have not seen or heard before. Our chronic care management program for patients 65+ includes phone call follow-ups from a qualified health professional to keep tabs on both you and your parent.

Taking care of yourself need not be time-consuming or complicated. We can offer tips and encouragement. We can also help you find resources, like respite care, that free you up to recharge your batteries. Schedule an appointment with us today at (910) 387-3788.

With us, it’s personal. Our patients are important to us, and we want to support them, especially as they support their cherished family members.