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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Santos C.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Santos C. from California. The thing that has motivated me the most, is being a caregiver for my wife Jovita and not faltering despite the difficulties that this implies while summing my own multiple medical problems. I am able to do this by recalling the amazing and grand wife and mother that… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Santos C.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Tracy D.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Tracy D. from Texas. It was 1973. I was a rinkrat and Donna would go roller skating every once in a while. I could skate backwards faster than most could skate forwards. She had a cute wiggle as she propelled herself with one foot. She was always with her best friend, but… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Tracy D.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Jameelah M.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Jameelah M. from California. I am the caregiver for my 81-year-old mother for the past 7 years. She is diagnosed with Dementia and several other diagnoses such as Lymphoma, Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation, complete incontinence and more. I am passionate about caring for her because she is my mother, but also because I… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Jameelah M.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Sandra G.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Sandra G. from Washington. This is a wonderful time to share my story. I have always been a caregiver by nature. I believe some are and some not so much. I am going to begin in 2007 when my mother came to live with my husband and I in our home. She… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Sandra G.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Diana R.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Diana R. from California. Having two cousins with disabilities, one with autism and one with down syndrome, has given me a unique perspective on what it means to care for individuals with special needs. Growing up, I saw firsthand the patience, understanding, and dedication required to support someone with these challenges. In… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Diana R.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Nancy A

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Nancy A. from Illinois. My name is Nancy. I am a single mother of a 5 year old Autistic Daughter. What motivates me? She does. Not only is she my own child that God has provided me with but she is my heart walking outside of my body. She is… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Nancy A

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Alexus T.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Alexus T. from California. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. When we were first married he worked in group homes caring for troubled youth and later worked for Child Protective Services for a short time. He saw the need for love and care that those kids… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Alexus T.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Cyrill G.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Cyrill G. from California. A Caregiver’s Journey: Love, Compassion, and Connection From the moment I first stepped into the nursing facility, the distinct scent of antiseptic mingling with the warmth of well-worn furniture, I knew this was where my heart belonged. The steady hum of the facility’s activity, the soft… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Cyrill G.

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Supporting Your Child’s Needs During a Separation and Divorce

Children of different ages will have different needs during your divorce and separation. It’s important to understand your child’s developmental level, as that will inform how you emotionally and physically support your child during this time. Let’s take a look at the different developmental stages:   Ages infant to 3 years of age Support Needed:… Continue reading Supporting Your Child’s Needs During a Separation and Divorce

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The Best Thing to Say to a Caregiver Who Needs Help

If you are a person who loves someone going through a hard time, I beg you to consider offering up this one question.

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