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Every time I see a puppy, it brings me such a warm feeling inside. I wish I had room in my life for one. Anyone in Sioux Falls need a puppy sitter, let me know. 😊

Anyone have a recommendation for a funny movie on Netflix that can take my mind off of caregiving?

Wow, if my mom’s health issues couldn’t get any more complex, they just did! In addition to mental health challenges and others, she’s now dealing with heart issues. Her PCP put her on a Holter Monitor for a week and showed significant pacing issues. So, now she needs a pacemaker. Her depression will no doubt get worse. And I feel like I’m in way…Read more

I came across a fellow caregiver who is experiencing serious mental health challenges. I suggest she seek help from a counselor, but she’s really scared it will open up old wounds that are triggering her. I’m not comfortable providing anything other than a suggestion. Does anyone have an idea how to best do that and what to say? Please DM me.

Rethinking Alzheimer’s: New Evidence Challenges a Long-Held Belief About Memory Loss. https://scitechdaily.com/rethinking-alzheimers-new-evidence-challenges-a-long-held-belief-about-memory-loss/

While meditation has been helpful for keeping me centered, I have to say that cooking sort of fills that role, too. There’s something very cathartic about it and I always feel a sense of peace during and after. If you think you can’t cook, I bet you can learn. During college I was someone who could barely make a grilled cheese without burning it.…Read more

My aunt’s recent diagnosis with Alzheimer’s has been a challenge for many in our family. She’s the matriarch and held everyone together through some very difficult times. Now we are grappling with a lot and have such concern first and foremost for her. For someone who has been in control and strong person throughout her life, I can only imagine…Read more

It’s been a month or so, but I just want to tell all caregivers how much meditation helps me through each day, each week. I know it’s not easy for everyone, but if you just try 5 minutes or even just a few minutes a day I believe you’ll experience a difference. You may be wondering how. Google it or try the meditations available on My Care…Read more