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Keep Connecting

Distance doesn’t have to end relationships. How to stay connected when a friend moves or goes through health changes. Veronica…

1 year ago

Accuracy Matters

By K.J. Bannan When a loved one can’t find the answers, a caregiver can fill in the gaps Anna Falkenstein’s…

1 year ago

Disease-Specific Care

When your loved one’s health needs require specialized caregiving  Imagine that someone you love has cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, or another…

1 year ago

Arranging an Honor Guard Detail

When a loved one passes away, recognizing their passions offers one way to honor their memory. For those who served…

1 year ago

Final Talks

Facilitators ease conversations with loved ones about end-of-life decisions Judy Grussing, of Rantoul, wishes her husband had been more willing…

1 year ago

Violence in Caregiving

What do you do when your loved one turns violent or aggressive?  The mother with memory loss who once loved…

1 year ago

Patient Portal Ethics

What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of from your doctor? For more than…

2 years ago

Caregiving and Addiction

How caregivers can support their loved one through addiction. Celeste Kranick won’t forget the moment when a close relative, for…

2 years ago

Diverse Caregivers

The Care Plan prioritizes LGBTQ+ and racially diverse caregivers. After her wife was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2011, Marsha…

2 years ago

Seeking Caregiver Support

Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition gives caregivers a voice, connects them with resources Balancing a career with caregiving put Amy Brennan…

2 years ago

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