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Caregiving: Imperfections, Weaknesses, Acceptance, and Forgiveness

14 Sunday Apr 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Blogging, Caregivers, Caregivers.com, Expectations, Guilt and Regrets, Life After Caregiving, Mom, Ruminations

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Caregiving reminds us of our imperfections and weaknesses. Our task is in learning how to deal with the good, bad, and ugly without persecuting ourselves. Read more in my latest piece on Caregivers.

Caregiving: Keeping It Real!

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When Grieving Begins Long Before Death…

06 Wednesday Mar 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Blogging, Caregivers.com, Expectations, Grieving, Helpful Resources, Life After Caregiving, Mom, Ruminations, Saying Goodbye

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A couple of months ago, I signed up to receive daily emails from GriefShare – some are more pertinent than others, but now and again there’s one that really hits home. That was the case with today’s message. I wrote about it last night on Caregivers in hopes that it might touch someone else in need.  What Happens When Grieving Begins Before Loss?

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The Early Years…. Coping

25 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in ALZ Assn - National, ALZ Assn Central Ohio, Blogging, Caregivers, Caregivers.com, Expectations, Helpful Resources, Mom, Support system, The Early Years

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The earliest years of the journey through Alzheimer’s are filled with fear, denial, frustration, and anger…  They are painful, difficult years… so many questions, so few answers. It’s important to know that you aren’t alone. The wide array of emotions you’re experiencing at this time are completely normal, and now is the time to engage available resources…  for more, check out today’s piece on Caregivers:  The Early Years: How to Cope

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