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Moving From Anger and Rage, a Caregiver's First Steps
You’re furious at your siblings for not helping you in caregiving mom or dad. You’re outraged at your mom or dad or spouse because he/she said something really, really ugly that pushed al… more →
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Moving From Anger and Rage, a Caregiver's First Steps
caroldodell wrote 2 months ago: You’re furious at your siblings for not helping you in caregiving mom or dad. You’re ou … more →
Caregiving a Spouse, Why It's So Hard
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caroldodell wrote 9 months ago: For many of us, caregiving a spouse is in our future. We like to not think about it, or at least ima … more →
Multigenerational Families, Mama's in the White House, Michelle Obama's Mother Moves In
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caroldodell wrote 10 months ago: Move over, Michelle Obama, cause Mama’s in the house. That’s right, Michelle Obama … more →
Daddy's Jacket, Mother's Purse: Why We Keep Our Loved One's Clothes
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caroldodell wrote 10 months ago: I’m a keeper. I didn’t know I would be, but I can’t imagine parting with Daddy … more →
I Think My Mom (or Dad, or Spouse) Has Alzheimer's: What Do I Do?
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caroldodell wrote 11 months ago: You want to know what time of year is the busiest for neurologist’s who specialize in Alzheime … more →
Living With Mom: How to Keep Your Head and Heart Intact While Caring for a Parent
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caroldodell wrote 11 months ago: I wrote these words during the early weeks after my mother moved in with us. It captures the concern … more →
I'm Afraid I Won't Get to Say Goodbye
caroldodell wrote 11 months ago: Are you afraid you won’t be there when your loved one passes away? Take a moment and be with t … more →
How to Tell If Your Late Stage Alzheimer's Elder is Sick
caroldodell wrote 1 year ago: Are you already hearing people cough and sneeze in the grocery store? I am. It seems as if the cold … more →
Caregivers: Are You Ready for an Emergency Evacuation?
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caroldodell wrote 1 year ago: I have a friend who fled New Orleans a few days ago. He is father, a dad, a son, and a husband. He l … more →
Is Caregiving Paralyzing You?
caroldodell wrote 1 year ago: Sometimes stress causes us to come to a complete stand still. I know, because right now my house is … more →
Great Dads Throughout History and Father's Day Quotes
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caroldodell wrote 1 year ago: It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” — Anne S … more →
What It's Like to Need a Daddy: A Father's Day Memorial
caroldodell wrote 1 year ago: Children (of all ages, including grown) need a daddy. I know I did. I needed his protection, wisdom, … more →
The Power of Forgiveness
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caroldodell wrote 1 year ago: One of the practices hospice recommends is to ask your loved one’s fforgiveness–and to o … more →
