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Communicating with a person with dementia comunicarse con una persona con demencia

Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia

Communicating with a person with dementia can be uncomfortable at times and some caregivers are reluctant to admit their feelings. It's important to...

Gina Flores
Spina Bifida Awareness Month espina bífida

Patience, Love, and the Hot Air Balloon

Spina Bifida Awareness month is here and we are honored to share this vivid, sweet story written by Erin T. about her son’s wish come true…

Gina Flores
angelman syndrome síndrome de Angelman

My Beautiful Granddaughter with Angelman Syndrome

Special thanks to Iris K. for sharing this special story about caring for her granddaughter with Angelman Syndrome. I remember the moment when...

Gina Flores
elderly parents

A Son’s Devotion: Caring For My Elderly Parents

They are many challenges that come with caregiving, as we all know. Both of my elderly parents are in their 80's, dad being 84 and mom being 81.

Gina Flores
Disabled Care Funding

Judge Orders Medicare To Clarify When It Will Pay For Rehab And Skilled Nursing

Imagine your mom has a stroke. Once she is stabilized, she is sent to a skilled nursing facility for rehab. Then she goes home and...

Aimee Sharp

A Guide to Managing Your Dementia / Alzheimer’s Patient: Video and Slides

For anyone who missed our recent “A Guide to Managing Your Dementia / Alzheimer’s Patient” webinar, you can watch it here.

Aimee Sharp
Zika virus and microcephaly

Cuidar de mi hijo paralítico: Una nueva perspectiva de vida

Hace cuatro años, recibí el primer premio y me convertí en cuidadora. Poco sabía yo que ganaría este premio, pero después de ser nominada y...

Gina Flores

How to Ensure You’re Aging with Vitality, Grace and Confidence

How to Ensure You're Aging with Vitality, Grace and Confidence by the Star-Telegram

Aimee Sharp
Adult daughter with aging father. Daughter is hugging her father with her face pressed against his, while the older heavyset father smiles happily into the camera

Becoming Financially Responsible for an Aging Parent

If it hasn’t happened already, it will. If you have aging parents, one day, sooner or later, you will assume responsibility for making daily decisions...

Aimee Sharp
Zika virus and microcephaly

Caring For My Paralyzed Son: A New Perspective on Life

Four years ago, I won the first place prize to become a caregiver. Little did I know that I would win this prize, but after being nominated for...

Gina Flores
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