By: Deborah Shouse Simple ways to reach out to a caregiver who may be experiencing loneliness When my mom was diagnosed with dementia several years ago, I didn’t know anyone else who was going through this journey. I felt very alone, even though...
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The porch light was burnt out and I walked carefully up the brick walkway to our house. Because it was so dark, I analysed every footstep. I inched up the stairs and fumbled the key into the lock. Once inside, I turned on the light. Now I could...
Read moreUnderstanding the caregiver's lot
In an article in the Manchester Guardian recently, five people spoke out about what depression is like for them. Too often what depression is is often dismissed by others who have only felt blue for a day or have never felt down (believe it or...
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