Sep 26, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow did you become the caregiver for your loved one? My mother chose me as her caregiver. My mother-in-law did not have anyone else willing to care for her full time. Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If... 
Sep 12, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 4 minutesShonda Bell became an advocate for people with dementia after both of her parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s two years apart, requiring her to navigate complex medical issues and even financial fraud. Shonda Bell — a special education... 
Aug 27, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories, Video Presentation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dave Iverson was a broadcast journalist who’d recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s when he decided to do something he’d never quite imagined: He moved in to take care of his 95-year-old mom. Winter Stars is the story of their... 
Aug 13, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou are not alone! Family caregiving is a huge job and caregivers need both emotional support and physical help. The following caregivers discuss different support networks that work best for them. I could not have come as far as I am without my... 
Jul 26, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 6 minutesA daughter remembers and writes her thoughts and feelings the day her mother passes away. Editor’s Note: Names of a doctor, nurses, the facility referenced, and family members used in this essay were changed to respect confidentiality. Carol has... 
Jul 13, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 5 minutes‘P-Valley’ Star Brandee Evans Says Being Her Mom’s Caregiver Is ‘Bittersweet’ Taking care of “Momma,” who has Alzheimer’s and M.S., changed the actor’s life. by Samantha Vincenty Originally published 7/1/2022 for Self.com Brandee Evans doesn’t...