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Advocacy tips for family caregivers

Aug 25, 2023 10:12AM ● By Laird Landon

You are vital to your loved one’s care, even when they’re being cared for by someone else in a facility

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Free Family Caregiver Summit set for October 6

Jul 28, 2023 01:08PM

Family Caregiver Summit is back and scheduled for 1-4:30 p.m. October 6 at the Montrose Pavilion

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Caregiver: "It's not funny anymore"

Jul 24, 2023 03:00PM ● By Laird Landon

My husband was a professional comedian on the club circuit. He recites his routines to me or anyone within earshot. We are losing friends because of this and I am left with nonstop 20-year-old jokes and a difficult caregiving job.

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Understanding Mom's bad behavior

May 30, 2023 10:21AM ● By Laird Landon

Knowing how the brain works with Alzheimer’s disease is important to understanding your mom’s potty mouth

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Grieve your own way

Apr 26, 2023 10:51AM ● By Laird Landon

I am 70 years old and was my husband’s dementia caregiver for seven years. He died six months ago. Recently, I found someone I enjoy being with. I do have some guilt. Should I give him up?

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How caregivers can manage hygiene and incontinence

Apr 04, 2023 01:29PM ● By Laird Landon

Incontinence is a significant strain for family caregivers because it forces us to recognize the physical decline of our loved one. Here’s how to deal with it.

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“But I promised to never put Mom in a nursing home”

Feb 27, 2023 09:54AM ● By Laird Landon

We make lots of promises in life, but as a caregiver, it’s not your job to be perfect

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Caregiver support: What to do when the doctor won't listen to the caregiver

Jan 27, 2023 10:21AM ● By Dr. Laird Landon, PHD

What to do when the doctor won't listen to the caregiver

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New Column! Caregiver Support

Dec 22, 2022 11:03AM ● By Dr. Laird Landon, PHD

The loss of a patient’s driving skill is a big deal to everyone involved. The patient can get lost, be involved in an accident and perhaps hurt himself or someone else.

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