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Resilience and Growth in Caregiving: Navigating Emotions, Lessons, and Personal Transformation
Caregiving is a profound journey that not only impacts the life of the one being cared for but also deeply transforms the caregiver. In...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read
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Chronicles of Care: Understanding Mom's Journey and Its Impact
Inaugurating a new chapter in our caregiver chronicles, we're thrilled to introduce a compelling segment aimed at connecting with you on...
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Jan 7, 20243 min read
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Nurturing the Nurturers: When Caregivers Face Their Own Health Challenges
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2024, let's acknowledge the unsung heroes among us—caregivers. Their dedication to others often surpasses...
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Jan 1, 20242 min read
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Navigating Turbulent Waters: When Caregivers Disagree in Dementia Care
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be a relentless journey, fraught with emotional turbulence and unforeseen challenges. In the...
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Dec 28, 20232 min read
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Navigating Holiday Gifting for a Loved One with Dementia
The holidays used to be a cherished time at Mom’s house, a tradition that held a priority over other engagements. Yet, as dementia has...
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Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Navigating the Heartbreaking Decline in Dementia: A Caregiver's Journey
As caregivers, we witness the ebb and flow of moments in the lives of those we cherish deeply. For those caring for individuals with...
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Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Navigating Dementia: Encountering Mom in Unfamiliar Places
As caregivers, our journey with loved ones affected by dementia is a mosaic of emotions, challenges, and poignant moments. One such...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Navigating the Path to Hope: Finding Support and Care for Dementia with Kaiser
Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is an intricate journey laden with challenges and emotions. For nine long years,...
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Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Caregivers: A Comprehensive Guide
Today's post is about the difficulties of balancing full time work and caregiving responsibilities. Amidst the deanding roles, the Family...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Embracing the Unexpected: Navigating Messy Moments in Caregiving with Compassion
As caregivers, we embark on a journey that’s as unpredictable as life itself. We anticipate many scenarios, but sometimes, unexpected...
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Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Navigating Care for Boomer Parents: Bridging Generational Gaps with Compassion
Caring for parents from a different generation, particularly the Baby Boomers, presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As...
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Nov 27, 20232 min read
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The Holidays: A Caregiver's Tale
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the days when Mom used to be the heart and soul of our family gatherings,...
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Nov 23, 20232 min read
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Embracing the Village: Caring for a Loved One Who's Resistant to Care
Somedays we win and somedays we lose. Caring for a loved one who's resistant to necessary care and engages in combative behavior can be...
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Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Urgent Call for Federal Action: Bridging the Gap in Home Caregiving
In the not-so-distant future, a significant demographic shift is set to reshape the landscape of care in the United States. According to...
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Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Navigating the Challenges of Providing Care for Loved Ones with Dementia: A Personal Journey
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a complex and emotionally challenging journey. The intricacies of their care often extend beyond...
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Nov 15, 20232 min read
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The Beginning of Our Journey- Mom's Odyssey
In this inaugural post, I share how our journey began, the initial signs of dementia, and our family's reaction to the diagnosis. It was...
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Nov 3, 20232 min read
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