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Caring for the Caregiver: Strategies for Taking Well-Deserved Breaks

Taking time for oneself amid the responsibilities of caregiving can seem like an impossible feat. Maybe you've thought about how nice it...

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month: #CaregiversConnect

This November, join Mellie in celebrating National Family Caregivers Month - a time to recognize and and support the over 53 million...

The Guilt and Stress of a Working Caregiver

“I found myself snapping at my husband and barely holding it together when dealing with my mom, my son and my co-workers. I knew I was...

The 5 Stages of Caregiving: What Stage Are You In?

Caregiving is a journey with twists and turns. It can be difficult to understand what lies ahead unless you have already been down this...

Taking 5: How to get respite as a family caregiver.

Caregiving can be a full-time job, as family caregivers spend an average of 24.4 hours per week providing care, and almost a quarter of...

Having the Driving Talk: When You Think Your Parents Should Stop Driving.

For most of us, there will be a time when we need to stop driving. How do you recognize when that time is? How do you talk about it with...

Carol's Corner: Navigating a New Environment

In January 2021, Carol’s mother moved into memory care, a continual learning process for Carol. Below are some things that Carol has done...

Carol's Corner: The Twists and Turns

Since her mother’s dementia diagnosis in 2014, Carol has been there to create a safe and loving home for her mother. But as her mother’s...

Carol's Corner: Creating a Safe Home

From 2009 to 2017, Carol’s mother lived alone in the home where she had raised her family. During this time, Carol moved from California...