Another year has come and gone, most likely with some highs and lows. It can be very easy for us to “filter” and direct our focus on our most difficult times, but recalling the steps forward, regardless of whether they are significant strides or tiny steps, is always helpful in maintaining hope for the yearContinue reading “And Just Like That, We Say Goodbye to 2018!”
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We Want Your Stories! A Callout for Narratives about Experiences with Loved Ones with Dementia & Alzheimer’s
In collaboration with Caron Leid, an international speaker and advocate, we are embarking on an exciting opportunity to publish a book about the narratives of caregivers and families who have experienced struggles with managing their loved ones with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our vision is to share and inspire individuals who are also going through thisContinue reading “We Want Your Stories! A Callout for Narratives about Experiences with Loved Ones with Dementia & Alzheimer’s”
The Stress of Being a Caregiver
Before I became a Social Worker, I wanted to be a teacher. And before I wanted to be a teacher, I vaguely remember wanting to be a banker or a cashier. When I was 12 years old, my father, who was a financial controller for a business firm, suffered a brain injury, called encephalitis, whichContinue reading “The Stress of Being a Caregiver”