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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.

LEAVE THE GUILT BEHIND

Posted by Victori on: January 10th, 2009

In our newest blog Caring for the Caregiver, Victor shares feelings about aggravation, guilt and driving 60 miles to check in on his mom. He also gets some good advice from a good friend: "Give yourself a break."

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