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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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REVIEW: Roz Chast’s Memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”

A caregiving memoir you’ll really identify with Roz Chast is a professional cartoonist and illustrator who captured her personal story about...

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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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Real-life Caregiver Stories: Acceptance, Compassion, 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...

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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 helps...

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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...

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REVIEW: Being There, a Book About Caregiving After Stroke

A look inside a caregiver’s mind Being There, by Aimi Medina, is a wonderful book that gives us a glimpse...