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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Oh, The Grief!
Dealing with the grief of being a caregiver of someone with dementia.
Mother’s Day 2021
An update on how this year’s mother’s day was for my mom and I.
Happy New Year 2021
Hey everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🙂 I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get this post up! Life has been extremely hectic! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday season! Whew! What a year 2020 was, huh? Hopefully, this year we can get things under control and get …
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Thank You, Caregivers!
An open letter from us thanking all the caregivers of the world for what they do. More often than not we tend to be under appreciated. Well, we want you to know that WE appreciate you! 🙂
Chatting with Betsy about FTD!
Did you hear? I was recently #chattingwithbetsy on her show #passionateworldtalkradio! Take a listen! 🙂
Unsolicited Advice
A rant post about dealing with friends and family who don’t understand our roles as caregivers and the stresses we are under!
A dementia journey – caring for mom with FTD
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.
My Scary Saturday
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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Best Dementia Products
Where to find the best dementia products.