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Ruth & Erica caring for aging parents

Inspiration & Entertainment

A TV Show about Caring for Aging Parents: Ruth & Erica [Video]

You’ll relate to this TV series about caregiving and aging Caring for an older adult can be an isolating experience....

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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 firsthand...

caregiver stories

Caregiver Stories

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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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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Caregiver Stories

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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Caregiver Stories

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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AUDIO: 3 Experts Give Tips on Caring for Parents

Radio show about caring for parents This hour-long KQED radio show has 3 expert guests who talk about the challenges...

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Caregiver Stories

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...