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I'm so excited about how many people have joined our community in the past few weeks. The news feed is a great place to see the latest posts, forum topics, comments, status updates -- and to welcome new members.
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Real life caregiving stories
Janice shared how she has found peace with the unpredictable life of mothering a mentally ill adult son
A professional caregiver shared the rewards of the job
Tembi talked about creating new meaning in her life after losing her husband
Nicki talked about becoming her mom's caregiver while she was still a teenager
Brenda picked out gifts for the extraordinary women in her life
Christine shared how she chose to become a caregiver
Adrienne talked about how staying organized helps her keep her life a little calmer
Rabbi Rachel shared what it's like to prepare for a funeral
Maryann talked about the eternal love of mother and child
Sue shared a poem about loving her husband after his stroke
Bob shared part 2 of Annie's near death experience
Reverend Beverly talked about faith and grief from a Christian perspective
Allison joked about the trouble of caring for stubborn family members
I talked about how I prepare for making tough choices
I shared 9 Postsecrets that capture the caregiving experience
News & information for caregivers
Rick discussed ways to find local caregiving resources
Harriet looked at the power of anticipatory grief
Karen suggested ways we can communicate our needs to improve our chances of getting them met
Krystel gathered ten quotes to inspire strength and joy
I looked into the first court case decision about dementia and consent
I talked about how food support is being reduced in the US
Amber found fun, simple crafts to keep people of all ages entertained
We learned what makes for healthier hospitals
I talked about how they're fighting to keep FMLA discriminatory in the US
Kenneth talked us through the basics of estate planning for caregivers
Do you know an expert caregiver who would be interested in writing about their experiences? Or someone who's been creating poems, pictures, or illustrations about their life as a caregiver? Maybe you? We're always looking for things to share.
Until next week,
Amber came up with 11 crafts to keep the person you're caring for -- and yourself -- entertained.
Amber Oliver | 17 April 2015
Why is anticipatory grief so powerful?
Harriet deconstructs anticipatory grief to understand what it is, why it impacts us, and how we can regain control of our lives.
Harriet hodgson | 16 april 2015
Christine talks about her decision to marry someone knowing she would one day become his caregiver.
christine j smith | 24 april 2015
What's your favorite spring memory?
Please share your response on the forums.