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Final Talks

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

3 years ago

Violence in Caregiving

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

3 years ago

Patient Portal Ethics

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

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

4 years ago

Winter Weather Tips

Keep your loved ones with dementia safe through this holiday's winter storms. While the snow, wind, and colder temps coming…

4 years ago

Broken Record Syndrome

How to gently redirect the conversation when someone has dementia “Where do you live?”  “Did you eat lunch?”  “How are…

4 years ago

Explaining Dementia to Kids

Telling children their grandmother is suffering from dementia is not only scary for the children, but also difficult for the…

4 years ago

Anxiously Aging

Feeling vulnerable comes with getting older, but it doesn’t have to define this time of life Dwayne Dobschuetz calls it…

4 years ago

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