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Welcome to the Caregiver’s Advocate: Where Caregivers Find Hope, Practical Guidance, and Compassion
If you’re caring for a parent, spouse, family member, or friend, welcome. You have found a community of individuals who share your passion, dedication, and hard work, and who even understand the feelings of inadequacy in managing your household. Caregiving is...
What if staying home could include Plan B
Love Your Loved One Series What if staying home could include Plan B? Planning for assisted living, memory care, or long-term care doesn’t mean you're giving up on keeping someone home. It means you're protecting the family from having to make a life-changing decision...
Reviews for CA3
“For thirty-five years I have defended the people who do the hardest work there is — caregivers — and for part of that time I was one, caring for my own parents, including my father through dementia. I have seen caregiving from the courtroom, the conference table, and...
CA volume 2 Authors and Reviews
The Caregiver’s Advocate Vol. 2 is an important resource that underscores letting caregivers know they are not alone. The helpful information shared through storytelling from all walks of caregiving life is quite universal and will resonate with all caregivers,...
Caregiving and Dementia: The Part No One Warns You About
There are moments in caregiving that no brochure, support group, or doctor's appointment prepares you for. One morning, I woke up to discover my mother-in-law—who was living with Alzheimer's disease—naked, covered from head to toe in patches of poo, and with...
15 Natural Ways to Improve Memory and Keep Your Brain Sharp
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there? Don't worry—you've got plenty of company. While occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of life, there are many evidence-based habits that can help support memory, concentration, and...