“I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I didn’t know how to take care of my parents. I wanted the best for them, but I couldn’t figure it out.” — Cynthia
“Support groups are like lifelines — we’re around other people who are going through the same thing we are, and we know we’re not alone.” Kim Franklin Do you wonder if
“One of the hardest parts in spousal caregiving is accepting that we’re no longer just partners. We’re now caregiver and care receiver. The loss of our emotional and physical partner
“What really helps is grounding yourself in three things: what change you’re noticing, how different it is from who this person has always been, and whether it’s getting worse over
“An accurate early dementia diagnosis is essential. It can make a significant difference in how families navigate the diagnosis.” Esther Kane, MSN, RN Your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia…
“Dementia is not just a medical journey, but it’s a financial and emotional one.” — Devon Banning, CFP, Moran Wealth Management Are you avoiding the financial conversation with your loved one
“Early decision making is key in any type of storm preparedness. Timing, knowing what your city/county alerts are, and making sure you have a communication plan, is vital.” — Celeste Lynch,
“The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn’t the screen — it’s understanding how the changing brain experiences what’s on it.” Allyson Schrier Do you rely on television
