Is a Caregiver Support Group Right for You?
I attend a support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It is offered through Alzheimer’s Orange County. I think it is the fourth support group I have attended. Another Alzheimer’s caregiver recently said to me, “I don’t need a...Reach Out to Someone Else
When someone is in a difficult spot in life, sometimes what they need most is the hardest thing to give them – yourself. When you hear that someone has just lost a family member it can be very hard to make a phone call and talk to the person. We make all kinds...Taking Care of Yourself
I recently completed a “Savvy Caregiver” class offer by Alzheimer’s Orange County. I’d heard good things about the six-week class, but I wasn’t sure what I’d think of it. The class was 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks, so it was a large time commitment. It was...Spreading Joy
If you watch or listen to the news these days, there are a lot of unsettling stories. The news is scary! We can’t control the world, but we can control our part in it, and set an example for others while doing it. No matter the time of year, it is possible to spread...Connect With Me
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