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A Marriage Stressed by Obsessions and Compulsions

A Marriage Stressed by Obsessions and Compulsions

by External Article | Aug 6, 2021 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Millennial Generation, Occasional Caregiving, Sandwich Generation | 0 comments

As soon as we learned a new baby was on the way, Mike’s anxiety became more than an occasional visitor: It officially moved in. We recently had bought a family-size home with a yard in Seattle, and suddenly he saw danger everywhere. When someone you trust starts to...
Our Shared Sickness

Our Shared Sickness

by External Article | Sep 30, 2020 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Romantic Partner | 0 comments

Housekeeping seemed simple to me: clean, tidy, wash, clean, tidy, wash, clean, tidy, wash… The talk therapist would later refer to this an addiction. When I scoffed saying that it was a bit of an exaggeration, she leaned forward and said calmly, “That’s what addicts...
Looking at hoarding in older adults with a gentler eye

Looking at hoarding in older adults with a gentler eye

by Hometeam | Oct 7, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Housing | 8 comments

When taking care of older family members, it’s natural to be surprised when there is a change in behavior—something in your loved one that you don’t recognize. And even if you’re able to show compassion and understanding when they are forgetful, or can no longer walk...

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