It is incredible to me that I have met only two of these amazing, caring individuals in person. Yet, I feel I know them all.
We are located in both hemispheres of our planet and our common thread has been an association with memory loss. Our experiences, our heartaches, our loneliness and our joyful moments have created a bond among caregivers and authors that we never could have envisioned.
I am grateful to these Guest Authors for their willingness to share, most times expressing personal life moments, so other caregivers will not be afraid or anxious. I am humbled as I learn different perspectives from each one. Thank you all. 🥰
If you have a story you wish to share, one that fits the theme of this website—related to caregivers and caregiving for those with memory loss—please send info on contact page for consideration. Thank you.
Guest Authours, date of post, article title, and care chain role listed below, chronologically reversed.
February 05, 2021
Susan Landeis, former caregiver for mother and then father
“An Unexpected Journey”
October 02, 2020
Ryann Huff, former caregiver for grandfather
“Caregiver Poem“
September 27, 2020
Gail Gregory, living with early-onset dementia
“Incontinence…Conveniently Forgotten”
September 07, 2020
Andrea René Williams, former caregiver and musician
“Maybe I Could Have…”
April 17, 2020
Robby Henes, Caregiver for her mother
“When Am I?”
April 03, 2020
Marianne Sciucco, Long-distance caregiver
“14 Helpful Tips for the Long-Distance Caregiver”
March 18, 2020
Jean Lee, Caregiver for both parents at same time
“Healing, Going Forward from Grief”
November 29, 2019
Kathryn Harrison, Part time caregiver for mother
“Our 5 New Rules for Dementia Caregiving”
August 10, 2019
Carol Craig, Caregiver for spouse
“Beginning Life as a Caregiver”
June 28, 2019
Joule, Personal Service Worker
“We Are All Caregivers”
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~jas
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“Guest Authours” 2019 © Judith Allen Shone
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