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The concept of daylight saving time can confuse everybody’s internal clock. Losing an hour in the spring can cause tiredness, while gaining an hour in the winter may increase the risk of irritability and depression in some people. However, these effects can be much more pronounced in people with Alzheimer’s disease and other…
It’s 7:15 on a Tuesday morning. You’re signing a permission slip with one hand and reading a message from your dad’s cardiologist with the other. By 9 a.m. you’re at your desk, half-listening to a meeting while mentally reorganizing your mother’s pill sorter. By 9 p.m., after the kids are in bed, you’re…
The phrase, “Sandwich Generation” refers to adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their own children and their aging parents. As a former caregiver, this phrase described me best. I became a caregiver at 16 years old for my mother after her stroke and continued in that role for most of my…
I expected to feel loss. I was not prepared for the persistent ache and anguish of absence. In the early stages of my grief, there would be no reconciling the lack of her presence. Everything about her was unforgettable: that angelic face; the sparkle in her eyes; her infectious smile and soft, warm,…
Behind every statistic is a story. Behind every number is a person who deserves support. Each day, across living rooms and kitchen tables in every corner of the country, 63 million Americans wake up and are faced with an extraordinary challenge: to care for a loved one. Quite often they do not choose…
For over a decade, Careforth has been a trusted partner to caregivers across Ohio. We’ve supported families through Shared Living since 2011, a program under the Ohio Department of Development Disabilities Individual Options (IO) Waiver that empowers caregivers to care for their loved ones at home. For years, we’ve known that the need…
When a caregiving journey comes to an end, the emotions and adjustments that follow are often more complex than many caregivers anticipate. For months or even years, a caregiver’s focus has been on their loved one’s needs—the routines, appointments, and responsibilities that shape daily life. When that role suddenly shifts, caregivers are left…
Caring for a loved one can be deeply rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially when each day looks different from the last. Establishing a care routine doesn’t just bring order to your days. It can also create a sense of calm and consistency for both you and the person you care for.…
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