Deetreena Perteet Deetreena has been taking care of her son since he was shot in the face at the age of 14. Wendy Tucker Wendy and her husband, Marco, talk about the accident that turned her into his caregiver and his suicide attempt. Jennifer Coursey Jennifer tells...
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5 stories of finding peace
How do you keep going after someone you love passes away? Here's how five people kept putting one foot in front of the other after their world came crashing down. 13 Fish Dan Ozzi shares an unconventional way of finding closure after his grandmother's death. This is...
Gifs to remind you that you can do it
Things are looking rough You're ready to just stay in bed Every time you solve one problem There are four new problems But things will get better Keep going You're strong enough for this And we're here to support you
8 gifts for the caregiver in your life
It can be difficult to show your support, especially when you're far away. Here are ways you can help your friends and family who are providing hands-on care and remind them how much you appreciate what they do. Of course, I encourage you to ask the caregiver what...
Dementia Carer Voices: The Caring Experience
Scotland's Dementia Carer Voices conducted a survey in 2013 and 2014 to capture the experiences of people caring for someone with dementia. Here's what I found the most interesting: 79% of carers said other people didn't understand what they're going through. That's...
4 essential free guides for caregivers in the UK
Just about everyone has an elderly family member or friend who we worry about. When They Get Older is a great resource for those of you who call the UK home. They currently offer four guides that are tremendously helpful. Legal Guide Does someone you care about...