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Family Dynamics

Family Roles

Stephanie talks about roles of the family when her father's alzheimer's had progressed

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Alzheimer's/Dementia


Alzheimer's/Dementia

Losing the Blame

Karen accepts changes in her father as his memory changes.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Research

Nola suggests some resources for mental health support.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Who took my checkbook?
Dealing with paranoia

Jim talks about his experience with a parent who has Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Respite Worker

It is essential to get respite help for the caregiver.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Going Along for the Ride

Suze does not correct her mother in her stories.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Mixed Feelings about Loss

A loved one losing mental facilities can give you mixed feelings on end of life.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Accepting What Is

Karen talks about her father's loss of memory and acceptance.

Visiting a Nursing Home

Diane offers commentary on what to do with her mother who has Alzheimer's.


Living with Family


Alzheimer's/Dementia

Changing Health

JoAnn discusses challenges of living with her mother-in-law as her health deteriorated.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Mother & Daughter
Living Together

Interview with Michelle, geriatrics care manager, living with her mother.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Sandwich Generation

Julie and Sandy navigate a household with kids and mom.


Finding Care


Alzheimer's/Dementia

Watching Care

Professional care facilities do not always have the best care.

Finding Care

Policies and Procedures

Nola expresses frustration about the healthcare system.

Finding Care

Barbara's perspective on finding care.

Hiring a Caregiver

Barbara speaks about hiring a caregiver.

Costs for Healthcare

Barbara discuss her advice for others.


Family Dynamics


Family Dynamics

Family Roles

Stephanie talks about roles of the family when her father's alzheimer's had progressed


Favorite Moments


Favorite Moments

Nature to Nurture

Ellen finds that her mother changes as she ages.

Favorite Moments

Barbara reflects on her favorite moments.

Favorite Moments

Lip Reading in the Dark

Jane recants memories of her father struggling with deafness.


Advice for Caregivers


Advice for Caregivers

Relief

Ellen tells us about the relief in getting support from others.

Advice for Caregivers

Patience

Ellen watches her mother slowing down.

Advice for Caregivers

Asking for Help

JoAnn expressed how it takes a lot of hands to do what needs to be done.

Advice for Caregivers

What is Responsibility

Nola talks about your job as a caregiver.

Advice for Caregivers

Life on Pause

Rosemary talks about what do you do when you have so much going on.

Advice for Caregivers

Communication

Intrusion of TV is common, but you can combat this.

Advice for Caregivers

Following the Heart

A short story on the power of collage.

Advice for Caregivers

Don't Panic

Tips on how to keep things peaceful.

Advice for Caregivers

Being Patient

Nancy talks about her experience caregiving her husband.

Advice for Caregivers

Financial Help

Suze provides some financial management tips.

Advice for Caregivers

Exercise as Medicine

Suze takes breaks so that she is refereshed for caregiving.


Lessons


Lessons

Tribute to My Mother

Ellen talks about what she has learned from her mother.

Lessons

Nurturing Over Time

Ellen discusses how she has changed as a caregiver for her mother.

Lessons

Capacity for Love

Suze slows down to learn how to be a better caregiver for her mother.

Lessons

Vulnerability is O.K.

Suze learns more about her mother as Alzheimer's progresses.

Lessons

Accepting the Now

Karen appreciates the values her father passes on to her.


Challenges of Caregiving


Challenges of Caregiving

Sandwich Generation

It is demanding to be pulled in so many directions.

Challenges of Caregiving

Every Day

Some helpful tips on being a caregiver.

Challenges of Caregiving

Priorities

Karen talks about the guilt that comes up as a caregiver.

Challenges of Caregiving

Time is a Challenge

Sometimes you are unable to do what you want to do.

Challenges of Caregiving

Financial Management

What happens when you have to take over the finances.

Alzheimer's/Dementia

Accounting Issues

Suze talks to her mother about managing money.