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Caregiver Stories

Real-life Caregiver Stories: The Journey, The Stress, The Frustration

Hear from caregivers just like you Real stories from caregivers are powerful and moving. Hearing these deeply personal experiences first...

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Caregiver Stories

Real-life Caregiver Stories: Acceptance & Living in the Moment

Caregiver stories let you know you’re not alone Real-life caregiver stories are important for caregivers to hear. Knowing that others...

In this excerpt from her book “Walking with Fay,” Carolyn Birrell tells the story of caring for her mother with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Walking With Fay,” a Dementia Caregiving Journey

Carolyn Birrell shares the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of caring for her mother Fay through the stages of dementia. Their...

In this excerpt from his book “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness,” Richard Lui shares his family’s experience caring for his father with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Enough About Me” by Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor and Alzheimer’s Caregiver

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the award-winning MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui decided to set aside his growing...

9 powerful lessons to support you on your senior care journey

Caregiver Stories

9 Personal Lessons From My Caregiving Journey

Michelle Porjes, Ed.S. shares the 9 lessons she learned during her 10-year journey caring for her mother, who lived with...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

What It’s Like Losing Your Mom to Dementia

Living with the emotional side of caregiving is just as hard, if not harder, than managing the physical tasks. Our...

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One Woman’s Perspective on Caregiving: “It Simply Sucks”

An honest look at the sucky parts of caregiving Ann Brenoff became a caregiver to her husband when he suddenly went...

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Caregiver Stories

Dementia Caregiver with 7+ Years of Experience Shares Words of Wisdom

This is a guest article by Diane Hoover, an experienced dementia caregiver. Diane cared for her mother for over 7...