Knowledgeable Aging

Resources for the Aging Population

What is the Difference Between Caregiving And Care Partnership

What is a Care Partnership? Instead of care giving, we are partners in care. According to The Eden Alternative®, “Care partnership implies a balance of care— where opportunities to give as well as receive care are abundant and experienced by everyone in the care relationship.” *

A. Who is Involved?

B. What are their roles?

Listen to the Podcast

  • 1:02 – Difference between caregiving and care partneringWho are patient advocates
  • 3:18 – Brian’s care partner team
  • 6:50 – What is a unique partnering need
  • 8:15 – The support I want from a care partner perspective
  • 12:34 – Professional vs personal care partner
  • 15:17 – Treat me as an individual
  • 16:30 – Care partnering as person enters care community
  • 17:20 – Why care partners must take care of themselves
  • 18:18 – Brian’s new service dog and comfort she provides
  • 20:58 – Dynamic of loved one and care partner (value of laughter)
Maureen Rulison

Maureen Rulison is President of Caregiver Support & Resources, LLC. She is also Co-Founder with Brian LeBlanc of WeAre#DementiaStrong. Brian is an International Alzheimer’s Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Session Presenter / Panelist and Congressional Alzheimer’s Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Brian LeBlanc

Maureen Rulison is President of Caregiver Support & Resources, LLC. She is also Co-Founder with Brian LeBlanc of WeAre#DementiaStrong. Brian is an International Alzheimer’s Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Session Presenter / Panelist and Congressional Alzheimer’s Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association.

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