Oh yes, Alzheimer’s is like The Wizard of Oz.
Our loved ones can spin off on relentless and ridiculous quests for lost items or out of longing for home.
Everyday it can feel like we are
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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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Becoming the Expert on Grandma’s Colostomy
My grandma had her second colostomy in June of 2015. Her first colostomy (October 2013) was reversed (February 2014). By
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Get Out from Underneath all that Caregiving and become the HCIC
Caring for a loved one and feeling fatigued?
I know just how stressful and confusing it all can be. If you feel like
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It’s time for another round of… is it a UTI or is it Alzheimer’s?
Sometimes when you’re caring for a loved one in the middle stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, life can feel like some
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Our Bathtime Routine
When we are small, bathtime is a big deal.
As we get older, it’s just part of our day. We think little of
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Helping a loved one manage rental properties… is it right for your family?
If you’ve just begun helping an older relative or having conversations about the future, you may have found out that
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My Annual Caregiving Pilgrimage
Every once in a while, you need a chance to reset and refresh.
For me, that happens at the National Caregiving
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Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned Since I Quit My Job for Caregiving
When I began caring for my grandma, I was working full time in a job I loved. I’d been there for 5 years, so at that
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