Kris is a free-spirited, quick-witted former bartender who has always had a very special bond with her grandmother, Mary (AKA- Grams) to whom she is now a full time caregiver.
Resources & Blog
Explore our wide range of content tailored for family caregivers in the library below.
From Friend to Caregiver: How to Manage Your Changing Relationship
In this article, we will discuss how to build or maintain a meaningful and respectful relationship with your friend while you provide care.
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4 Ways to Manage Bereavement Grief: Life After Caregiving
In this article, we’ll discuss life after caregiving: how to move through bereavement and grief to reconnect with your purpose.
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Patti LaFleur is a current lover, former Kindergarten teacher and former caregiver to her best friend…her Mom. She is someone that puts 100% into every role that she does and when it came to caring for her Mom, that showed. Read her story here.
Why Caregivers Need Preventive Care and 6 Tips to Find It
In this article, we define preventive care, explain why it matters for caregivers, and offer tips for accessing it.
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5 Tips for Safe Senior Medication Management at Home
It can be tricky to manage the many prescription medications your loved one is expected to take. Click here for 5 safe medication management tips.
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Assembling a Care Team – Who should be included? And Tips to Build Your Team
Click here to learn about assembling a care team: the importance, who to include, and tips for building yours.
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Caregiving Relationships: How to Care for a Child with a Long-Term Illness or Disability
In this article, we’re going to discuss how to prepare for medical appointments, how to help your child cope, and how to manage your own stress.
Guilt and Grief as a Caregiver: Common Causes and 7 Tips for Prevention
Caregiving is an emotional roller coaster. In this article, we’ll focus on two of the most debilitating emotions you may experience: guilt and grief.
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Marnie is a caregiver to her mom, Susan Tose Spencer, who was the first female GM of an NFL team. We had the opportunity to interview Marnie and learn how she is “showing up” every day for her mom as they “tackle” her mother’s dementia.
