I’ve scoured the Bible for validation of the emotions I experienced. I searched for the Old Testament and New for instances of caregiving. I just knew there would be a Biblical imperative for what I
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Top 3 Things 2019 Taught Me
#1 Make no assumptions.
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Most Memorable #Caregiving Moments of 2019
I've painstakingly and lovingly gathered the most memorable moments of last year for you. Check it out and reminisce
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It doesn’t feel good to guess.
Two words that could save you a lot of grief: Advanced directive.
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Whose responsibility is it, anyway?
Millions of Americans contribute unpaid labor in America every single day. 43.5 million to be exact.1 They system
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That Mom Feeling
For a while now, my grandma has referred to me as “Mom.”
Not directly TO me, but when she tells others about the
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Connie demonstrates how to help a person with memory loss feel at ease
My grandma often forgets to hang up the phone after she leaves a voicemail.
Today, I listened to this voicemail and
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Everyday with Alzheimer’s is like the Wizard of Oz, Part II
Oh yes, Alzheimer’s is like The Wizard of Oz.
Our loved ones can spin off on relentless and ridiculous quests for
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Everyday with Alzheimer’s is like the Wizard of Oz
Oh yes, the Wizard of Oz is just like Alzheimer’s.
The entire time, Dorothy is searching for her home. She. Just.
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What Living with a Colostomy Means
In my last post, I shared with you how I became an expert on my grandma’s colostomy. In this post, I’m going to share
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