Today on the MIX Morning Show, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal are joined by Dr Julie Gowthorpe RSW and Andrew Shaw, a professional hockey player and two-time Stanley Cup winner.
Is anyone supporting a family member through illness, whether it’s sudden, chronic, progressive, or unpredictable and trying to stay steady while life changes around you?
Andrew was invited to the show to talk about his role as a brother and a caregiver in real life, and to discuss with the Morning Crew about what actually helps families cope better day to day.
You have to have good communication to carve out a schedule, and have an understanding of who can help and who the person coping with the illness is comfortable with.
Remember, dignity is so important and we cannot lose sight of the person coping with the illness having decision making and autonomy.
