Do you wake up every day wondering what sort of conflicts you are going to fall into with your aging parent today? If each and every day seems fraught with conversations that leave you feeling frustrated, perhaps it is time to try something new! Help both of you break out of the rut you’re stuck […]
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Chronic illness has a way of changing life, for both the person experiencing it and for the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and find new ways to take care of the unexpected. While the illness may create hurdles, it does not have […]
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You ask an easy question: “What would you like for breakfast?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, confusion, and a lengthy pause. You have most likely experienced times like this while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and conversations feel more like struggles than connections. When verbal communication starts […]
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