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…
An update on how this year’s mother’s day was for my mom and I.
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.
Hey everyone! Recently, theaftd approached me to contribute to their Help & Hope Newsletter. They asked if I would be willing to write an article for their “Words of Encouragement’ section! What a great opportunity! I happily told them, yes! It’s my belief no matter how strong of a person we might consider ourselves to…
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…
