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National Caregivers Month: Jamie survived caregiving by educating herself

Today marks our last blog entry celebrating caregivers during National Caregivers Month. Jamie, whose dad died this June from Alzheimer’s calls on other caregivers to take action against Alzheimer’s. Remember to add a tribute to...

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National Caregivers Month: Amanda moved back home to help care for Mom

We’ve heard from so many self-sacrificing caregivers during National Caregivers Month – here’s another story from Amanda, who was traveling the world when she got the news of her mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Remember to...

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National Caregivers Month: Sam struggled with feelings of resentment towards his mother with Alzheimer’s

As many of our Alzheimer’s community is aware, caregiving is incredibly stressful – especially when giving care at home without little outside help. Today we have a blog by Sam, who struggled for years...

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National Caregivers Month: Kat’s mom leaves her with lessons of love that last a lifetime

Today we’re celebrating Kat, a caregiver who lost her mother in August of this year. Remember to add a tribute to the caregiver in your life at www.alz.org/nadam. My mother passed away on Wednesday,...

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National Caregivers Month: At 26, Laura is too young for “Yomamma Care”

Thank you everyone for so many words of encouragement for our family caregivers! We continue honoring caregivers during National Caregivers Month with Laura’s story. She and her younger sister are living the lives of...