By Debbie demoss Compton & friends
The Caregiver’s Advocate
volume 3
The Caregiver’s Advocate Volume 3 features 20 authors from 4 countries, Nigeria, Canada, Israel, and the U.S.
Covering topics like wandering, communicating, food, grief, juggling multiple roles, creating a safe environment, Lewy body dementia, pain relief, finding joy, activities, and more.
This book offers real-world advice caregivers can put into action today to make their journey more sustainable.
The entire last chapter is comprised of resources who have been vetted by the authors and deemed trustworthy.
Other Books
The Caregiver’s Advocate
Featuring 21 authors from 4 countries: Canada, Israel, the UK, and the US.
Topics include: Difficult conversations, healthy boundaries, creating your support team, managing burnout, safety, finances, being their voice, legal documents, bathing, memory tools, how to talk to children about dementia, how to vacation safely, guardianship, and more.
Hear from spouses, parents of a terminally ill child, children caring for parents, and a respite carer who relieves families for extended periods of time.
We have music therapists, memory care experts, doctors, an elder law attorney, a family legacy advisor, an End of life doula, coaches, consultants, nurses, and more.
The Caregiver’s Advocate Volume 2
If you’re helping a loved one with daily tasks, doctor appointments, or emotional support, you’re a caregiver—whether you realize it or not. The Caregiver’s Advocate Volume 2 brings together 22 professionals—doctors, social workers, consultants, financial advisors, and more—who understand the real challenges of caregiving because they’ve lived it.
Through personal stories, expert strategies, and practical tools, this book offers guidance, encouragement, and a sense of community. Whether you’re just beginning or deep into the caregiving journey, you’ll find relief, clarity, and renewed strength in these pages. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
BUNDLE AND SAVE !
Buy Volumes 1 & 2 in the Caregivers Advocate Series and get
Volume 3 FREE!
They are not duplicates, each volume covers different topics caregivers need to know. Also each Resource chapter in the back of the books is different.
Best Selling Author
Debbie DeMoss Compton
Debbie Compton is an internationally bestselling author, caregiving expert, and speaker devoted to helping family caregivers navigate one of life’s most overwhelming journeys. After leaving her corporate career to care for her parents and mother-in-law—all living with Alzheimer’s or dementia—she transformed her experience into a mission: helping others care with confidence without losing themselves.
As founder of The Purple Vine, Debbie offers practical tools, coaching, and resources to ease stress and prevent burnout. Her award-winning series The Caregiver’s Advocate and her book Caregiving: How to Hold On While Letting Go reflect her compassionate, real-world approach.
Named one of CIO Views’ “10 Most Innovative CEOs Making a Difference” in 2025, Debbie is a trusted voice offering caregivers hope, support, and solutions.
Influential Women 2026 honored Debbie as a Founder, for Amplifying the Achievements and Influence of Women Who Lead, Innovate, and Inspire.
When caregivers connect, something changes. Isolation becomes community. Fear becomes shared understanding. Exhaustion becomes encouragement. And hope grows with the realization that someone else survived this, so you can too.
– Debbie DeMoss Compton
Coming Soon!
Sept. 12-19, 2027 Caregiver Connection Cruise
Fully Assisted vacation!
A one-of-a-kind Alaska cruise designed for caregivers and their loved ones.
Caring for someone else is a full-time responsibility. The Caregiver Connection Cruise offers the rare opportunity to relax, reconnect, and be cared for—without leaving your loved one behind.
Cruise Highlights
- Travel Together – Designed specifically for caregivers and their care recipients to enjoy an unforgettable Alaska adventure side by side.
- Stress-Free Boarding – Assistance with luggage and embarkation so you can begin your vacation with ease.
- Daily Respite Care Included – Enjoy 2 hours of complimentary respite care each day, giving you time to rest, explore the ship, attend a show, or simply recharge while your loved one enjoys engaging, supervised activities.
- On-Call Nurse – Added peace of mind with a nurse available throughout the cruise to support participants as needed.
- Safe, Engaging Activities for Care Recipients – Your loved one will enjoy meaningful social activities, entertainment, and companionship during respite sessions.
- Caregiver Support Circles – Connect with others who truly understand your journey through facilitated discussions, encouragement, and shared experiences.
- Educational Caregiver Workshops (Optional) – Gain practical caregiving strategies, valuable resources, and expert insights to help you long after the cruise ends.
- Shared Group Dining Opportunities – Enjoy optional hosted meals where caregivers can build friendships, exchange ideas, and create lasting connections.
- Build a Community – Meet fellow caregivers from across the country who understand both the challenges and the joys of caregiving.
- Time to Relax and Recharge – Whether it’s watching glaciers, enjoying the spa, reading on deck, or exploring ports of call, you’ll finally have guilt-free time for yourself.
- Support Every Step of the Way – Our dedicated team is committed to making this a comfortable, enjoyable, and worry-free experience for both caregivers and their loved ones.
- Memories That Matter – Experience breathtaking Alaska together while creating meaningful moments you’ll treasure for years to come.
- Refundable Deposit
More Than a Vacation
The Caregiver Connection Cruise isn’t just a cruise—it’s a chance to breathe, connect, learn, and be cared for while making unforgettable memories with the person you love.
Caregiver Connection Cruise
Where Caregivers Find Connection, Confidence, and Time to Breathe.
Upcoming Events
CAREGIVER CONNECTION SUMMIT
Hope. Practical Help. People Who Understand.
COMING FALL 2026
You spend so much time caring for everyone else. It's time someone cared for you.
You Are Not Alone
Every day, millions of family caregivers quietly carry enormous responsibilities. They juggle appointments, medications, work, finances, family, and countless decisions—often while putting their own needs last.
The Caregiver Connection Summit was created to change that.
This uplifting online event will bring together bestselling authors from The Caregiver’s Advocate, Volume 3 to share practical strategies, heartfelt encouragement, and real-world solutions that can make caregiving easier.
❤️ Reduce Stress
🧠 Understand Dementia Better
🤝 Build Your Support Team
💜 Prevent Burnout
🏡 Navigate Resources
😊 Find Joy Again
📋 Practical Everyday Tips
🌱 Care for Yourself Without Guilt
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When you sign up you’ll receive:
✔ Speaker announcements
✔ Summit updates
✔ Early registration
✔ Caregiving tips
✔ Bonus giveaways
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