Tag: Alzheimer's
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Carlos and Charlie: Art, Family, and Gratitude
“I choose that hard, unconditional, raw love,” says Carlos, the primary caregiver for his father who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease. “As much as I hate Alzheimer’s, I love my dad. I keep on saying it’s a love story. And love is hard sometimes.” “I grew up with this wonderful family,” Carlos reflects. “I am…
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Laurel and her Parents: Cannonball into Caregiving
Laurel did not expect to ever move back to Hawaii, and she certainly did not anticipate becoming a care partner to her parents, especially while dealing with health issues of her own. “It’s really like a cannonball into the pool. You think you’re kind of just slipping in, but watch and see what happens. It’s…
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Kris and Grams: Focusing on Love
Kris and her Grams are soulmates. They’ve been living together since March 6, 2017, but they’ve been deeply connected throughout Kris’ life. Kris’ Grams, Mary, was raised in Ozone Park, Queens. She was the oldest of five. She worked different jobs, but was primarily a waitress. She married and divorced very young. Grams had one…