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In 1993 my dad, who was caring for my mom, died suddenly and unexpectedly.
Mom could not live on her own, and she moved in with me here in Oregon.
Because it all happened so fast, I had to learn on the job, so to speak, and
the learning curve was really steep. In this final...

Caregiving is challenging and demanding in the best of circumstances, add in
the complexities of dealing with hostile stepchildren and the situation
becomes much more difficult. In this episode we meet Kay, who has been caring
for her husband John since he was diagnosed wit...

Caring for a spouse or partner who is suffering from advanced dementia is
hard and emotionally draining work. In addition managing all the demands of
providing care, there is the additional stress of watching someone you love
gradually change and disappear. In this episode ...

How do you care for someone who is suffering from dementia, is in excellent
health otherwise, and is adamant about living as independently as possible?
 In this episode, we meet Brenda, who is caring for her mother. Unlike the
living arrangements described in previous episo...

Being a caregiver can be a very lonely experience. The time demands of caring
for someone often means that there is little opportunity for socializing with
friends, pursuing hobbies, or just enjoying some free time. In this episode
we meet Nan, who has been caring for her h...

Caregiving can be very challenging at times. Keeping track of all kinds of
details, managing medical issues, constantly being on call, and watching
someone you love gradually become more feeble and helpless are all things
that can make taking care of someone very stressful ...