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MUM ISN'T THE WORD

Posted by Victori on: March 16th, 2011

You’re a shopper, a chauffer, a shoulder to lean on. As a family caregiver, you assume a number of responsibilities to help your loved one, as well as to make certain he or she always receives the best care possible. But no role is more important than being that person’s personal health advocate.

TAKING CHARGE OF YOURSELF

Posted by Victori on: March 12th, 2010

When my dad's health was in decline, I found myself consumed with thoughts of his health and the emotional effect it was having on him and my mom. I constantly projected scenarios of what must be going on during their day, what my dad was feeling about his illness, what my mom was feeling about seeing Dad-the family's "rock"-failing.

DON'T LOOK BACK

Posted by Debbie on: March 20th, 2009

In the latest post of My So-Called (Caregiver) Life, Debbie remembers a bit of motherly advice to keep her from second-guessing every decision she ever made while being a caregiver.

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