If you are a caregiver for someone with dementia or any kind of terminal illness, chances are you have experienced some form of grief. I know I have…it’s extremely difficult…and it hurts in ways that words don’t suffice. There are two main types of grief caregivers experience: Ambiguous Grief Anticipatory Grief Let’s talk about what …
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The Affects of Caregiving During the Age of Covid.
A rant post about dealing with friends and family who don’t understand our roles as caregivers and the stresses we are under!
This is me being transparent about what mom and I endure here.
What happens when a loved one with dementia says, “I wanna go home?”
This is the first ever interview I had. I’m thankful to Lori La Bey for believing in me enough to give me the opportunity. It was a wonderful experience.
Yesterday, my mom was extremely lethargic and weak. She was eating even slower than usual. I had to wake up during breakfast and lightly tap and rub her face to prompt her to chew and swallow. I’d never seen her so weak. She could barely stand without staggering. I decided, breakfast was finished, until I …
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My Mother’s Day Post
If you look around you, you’ll see that much of the world is in hysterics over the Coronavirus. A lot of places are even on a full lockdown. People are being warned to stay home if they can, and if they can’t, to practice social distancing. Many of us are respecting that rule. But, sadly, …
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You know what’s interesting? At the time of writing this post, I am 44, single (for a long time) and childless. I’m also quite the introvert. So, I’m not someone who needs to be surrounded by a lot of people. I rarely feel lonely and I’m rarely bored. I’m quite good at entertaining myself and …
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