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June marks National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month , a time to shine a light on the millions of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. As a caregiver, you walk a path that often feels unseen. You carry the emotional weight of watching a loved one's memories fade, all while balancing medical appointments, daily tasks, and profound personal shifts. If you're navigating this journey, I want you to know: you are not alone. The Changin

In my booklets, Who Am I Now? The Ever-changing Role of the Caregiver, I discuss how a caregiver's identity changes as a loved one's care needs change. Recently, I have had time to think about the role of a caregiver changing after losing a loved one, a beloved pet, or a close friend. When there is a loss in the caregiver role, there is an additional loss of identity. As a caregiver, there is a routine or ritual to a day. Caregivers develop tools and systems to meet the car

“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Rosalynn Carter , former First Lady of the United States and a passionate advocate for caregiving National Caregivers Day, also known as "Thank a Caregiver Day," is held annually on the third Friday in February. The day honors caregivers of all types, from family to professional to independen

Many caregivers are overwhelmed and may not have the time or energy to find resources https://www.nextavenue.org/help-caregivers/ By Pamela Brownstein | April 27, 2021 | Caregiving We've all heard it, and said it, when someone is ill: "Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help." That's sometimes the end of the exchange. Friends and even some relatives don't want to intrude, and family caregivers don't want to ask for assistance or might not know what to ask f

by Jennifer L Rowe, LCSW https://caregiver.com/articles/who-am-i-now/ Perception Caregivers have multiple roles which evolve over time when caring for a loved one (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2016). There is an expectation for the caregiver to always provide excellent care, never ask for assistance, and be a martyr regardless of their emotions. The expectation creates high standards, which create guilt, shame, and a sense of failure if a caregi