Ep. #4 Sons Are Caregivers Too—And They're Struggling Just Like You

Описание: Episode 4

When someone asks, "Who's taking care of Mom?" they usually picture a daughter. But what about the sons who are quietly cooking every meal, managing meltdowns, missing work, and losing themselves in the process?

In this episode, Shannon Calles shares her personal story of watching her 29-year-old brother become their mom's primary caregiver during her dementia decline—and the communication breakdowns, resentment, and isolation that came with it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why 18.7 million men in the U.S. are caregivers—but receive far less support than women The unique challenges sons face: emotional isolation, discomfort with personal care, and the "fix-it" mentality How to address resentment before it destroys sibling relationships Practical steps for dividing caregiving tasks based on strengths, not assumptions How daughters can truly support their brothers (beyond just asking about Mom) A proven framework for siblings to work together instead of suffering separately This episode is for: ✓ Sons caring for aging parents who feel alone and overwhelmed ✓ Daughters with brothers who want to support them better ✓ Siblings who need to communicate and divide responsibilities before burnout sets in

Weekly Mantra: "Caregiving doesn't have a gender—and neither does needing support."

Resources mentioned:

Clark County Senior Resources Support Group (for sons and daughters navigating caregiving) Caregiver Task Division Framework (included in episode) Statistics on Male Caregivers: 18.7 million men in the U.S. act as caregivers Weekly Challenge: Text your brother/sister, schedule a family meeting, join a support group Connect with Shannon: 📧 [email protected] 📱 564-227-8847 🌐 clarkcountyseniorresources.com 📷 @clark_county_senior_resources

Need urgent help with caregiving decisions? Book a consultation at clarkcountyseniorresources.com or text Shannon at 564-227-8847.

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📧 Book an Urgent Consultation: If you're in crisis—hospital discharge, decline, dementia, confusion—Shannon can help.

Email: [email protected] Text: 564-227-8847 Website: ClarkCountySeniorResources.com 📱 Connect with Shannon:

Instagram: @clark_county_senior_resources Email: [email protected] Website: ClarkCountySeniorResources.com 📖 Read the Full Show Notes Here:



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