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Learning as I Go: My Caregiving Journey

December 1, 2022

The idea that I am a caregiver did not hit me until I attended an OCO webinar a few years ago. I realized that..

The Sudden Fall by Shane Christensen

June 1, 2022

After a number of years of serving as the primary caregiver to my aging parents, we were all thrown into an immediate crisis that..

The Joys of Caregiving

April 29, 2022

By: Rick Lauber Caregiving gets a lot of negative press. Parents age; become sick; and, eventually, pass away. Families bicker about care decisions. COVID-19..

Caregiving and Liver Disease: Challenges and Support

March 16, 2022

Caregiving and Liver Disease: Challenges and Support As a caregiver of someone living with liver disease, you may share many of the same emotions your..

I’m Talia and this is my caregiving journey

March 4, 2022

Since I can remember I have been caring for my older sister Rachel. My sister is on the autism spectrum, has an intellectual disability..

Our Caregiving Journey: Compromise and Communication

February 2, 2022

Story submitted by caregiver Maria Fornasier Some days it’s hard to keep in mind, but our family has learned a lot about effective caregiving..

Jeanne’s story: Navigating the health system has been the most challenging part.

January 30, 2022

Jeanne’s story: Navigating the health system has been the most challenging part. Jeanne’s 99-year-old mom, who has dementia, lives in a retirement home in..

Steve’s caregiver story: It’s important to know you’re not alone.

December 24, 2021

Steve’s caregiver story: It’s important to know you’re not alone. At age 19, Steve’s older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The two were sharing..

10 Ways To Help A Grieving Friend During The Holiday Season

December 23, 2021

10 Ways To Help A Grieving Friend During The Holiday Season Caregivers deal with lots of anticipatory grief and loneliness, even during the holiday..

5 Secrets to a Happy Life!

December 15, 2021

5 Secrets to a Happy Life! Life is mostly comprised of tiny imperceptible moments that create massive change in our life. Timing, circumstances, and..

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