In celebration of National Family Caregivers Month, we’re sharing the stories of other bloggers and caregivers. Today guest blogger Tara Ulrich writes about the topsy-turvey world of mental illness when young adults have to become the caregiver for a parent. Children should not have to care for their parents when they are young…. Read more“The Challenges of the Topsy-Turvey World of Mental Illness”
Tag: #mycaregiverconnections
Caring for a Spouse with Vascular Dementia
Meet: Barbara Caregiver Connection: I met Barbara through the #write31days challenge and her series on “Dealing with Dementia’s Demands” Blog: http://scrapper123.blogspot.com Who she cares for: Her husband, who suffers from vascular dementia. Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 116:1-9 Wearing hats is not who I am. They just aren’t comfortable; and… Read more“Caring for a Spouse with Vascular Dementia”
Caring for a Spouse With Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke
Meet: Paula Caregiver Connection: Paula wrote a beautiful series of letters to Richard, her husband of over 40 years, for the #write31days challenge. Blog: http://smidgensbitsandsnippets.blogspot.com Who she cared for: Her husband Richard, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the 1990s and had a stroke in 2011. Favorite… Read more“Caring for a Spouse With Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke”
Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month With Us
Unsung heroes live and work quietly beside you. You might know them from church, the grocery store, the library, the coffee shop or work. They might disappear for stretches of time, and reappear–a more tired, worn-out version of themselves. We know them as classmates, colleagues, acquaintances, bowling buddies and friends,… Read more“Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month With Us”
