Being the person next to the bed can be harder than being the one in it.

While the person you're caring for is going through their own process, you're coordinating appointments, keeping the household running, juggling visitors, and fielding calls and texts from concerned friends asking how things are going. Plus providing care for your person.

And then there's learning about the disease process and what you might expect.

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I provide guidance, information, resources, and support for:

Anticipating what might happen next.

Learning how to avoid losing yourself in caregiving.

Crafting a plan so you can use your time and energy for the best results, and remain healthy in mind, body, and spirit as you help your person through this difficult time.

Understanding the normal process of your person's illness.

Being ready for the last weeks, days, and hours of a person's life.

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These difficult subjects can be made much easier with my compassionate, experienced help. Your curiosity is where it starts. Please get in touch with your questions so we can decide whether we're a good fit to work together - now or in the future.

Whether you want to meet in person on the south Oregon coast, or via phone / Zoom / FaceTime throughout the rest of Oregon, I look forward to connecting with you to explore the options.

~ Marcella

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Examples of specific services for caregivers:

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When you see that you may be stepping in as a caregiver soon
• Helping you create habits to be ready for healthy caregiving.
• Helping you set up support systems for you.

While you're a caregiver (unpaid or paid)
• Habits that will help you stay healthy and grounded healthy caregiving
• How to make time and space for you while still honoring your caregiving responsibilities.

When things get tough and you realize you can't do it all
• Help sharing the load with others in your person's circles