by Kristin | Jan 6, 2022 | Caregiver Resources, Early-Stage Caregiving, The Role Reversal
When a loved one is diagnosed with a form of Dementia, the most popular form being Alzheimer’s, multiple shifts occur. A role reversal where a child now becomes the parent to their parent, a family dynamic shift of those wanting to help and those that dont want to... 
by Kristin | Apr 25, 2021 | Caregiver Self-Care, Mid-Stage Caregiving
Good Morning Everyone – or maybe afternoon, depending on when you are reading this ;). Jumping right into my topic today, I wanted to let you know that last week’s caregiving journey was rough. There were a lot of emotions and a lot of unexpected dementia... 
by Kristin | Apr 18, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Resources, Caregiver Self-Care
I wanted to share with all of you how I learned to practice fast gratitude. Some of you may be like me and have heard that practicing gratitude can be a game-changer for happiness and creating a positive attitude in your everyday life. Hearing about all the positives... 
by Kristin | Apr 11, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Mid-Stage Caregiving
Alzheimer’s is unpredictable and surprising, as all caregivers know. The changes in behaviors can catch us by surprise. It never fails when I think I have a handle on things, Alzheimer’s will surprise me by how something that used to be simple now has to... 
by Kristin | Feb 28, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Early-Stage Caregiving
So if you have read my previous posts, I know what you are probably thinking, “Kristin, you said to remove distractions, not add them.” You are correct; when having a conversation with an Alzheimer’s loved one, I find it best to remove distractions....