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  • JacquelineMarcell

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    Today's Expert:
    Jacqueline Marcell
    Q:

    My parents have dementia and need my help with some basic things. I’m struggling with the new responsibilities and didn’t expect it to happen so soon. Your articles on ThirdAge are so helpful, but I feel like I need a caregiving course. Can you recommend some resources to help me feel less alone and to help me give my parents the best care?

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    Hi, so sorry to hear you are struggling with your new role as a caregiver to your folks, but congratulations for reaching out for help! Even though there are over 50 million caregivers in the US, the common thread I have observed is that caregivers often feel alone. When I took care of my parents read more...

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  • ConnieGoldman

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    Today's Expert:
    Connie Goldman
    Q:

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book, "The Gifts of Caregiving: Stories of Hardship, Hope, and Healing" and listening to the accompanying CD, "Hardship into Hope: The Rewards of Caregiving." During your career as a public radio producer, writer, and speaker, you have interviewed countless well-known personalities and celebrities and have shared their stories with us through your wonderful books. Each person's story is unique and inspiring. Is there any one person you interviewed whose story or heartfelt experiences stood out and touched you more so than others?

    A:

    Yes, I have had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing many well known personalities in my radio work and for my writing. You mentioned my public radio program and my book, "The Gifts of Caregiving" which I appreciate. I sincerely believe that family caregivers get support, comfort and read more...

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  • JacquelineMarcell

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    Today's Expert:
    Jacqueline Marcell
    Q:

    Ever since I took over caring for my aging parents, I have been feeling depressed. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do?

    A:

    Researchers have found that a person who cares for someone with dementia is twice as likely to suffer from depression than someone providing care for a patient without it. And, the more severe the dementia, the more likely the caregiver is to experience a deeper depression. Since nearly five read more...

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