What Caregiving Costs

"A recent study reported by CBS News shows that a large portion of a caregiver’s salary goes toward the needs of their sick family member or loved one, with the biggest impact being felt by Hispanic and low-income caregivers.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado offers workshops at no charge on Legal and Financial Planning. Click here for details."

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LAAAC | Releasing Caregiver Regrets

Shared article from Los Angeles Aging Advocacy Coalition

"Releasing Caregiver Regrets:  You can lose the weight of regrets
"Most caregivers have regrets. They wonder whether they’ve done too much or too little, too early or too late, too harshly or too passively. They regret the things they’ve said and done, and more importantly, the things they failed to say or do..."

Truth?

Truth is, though I appreciate these efforts, they don't come close to bolstering my faith.

Gambling millions to cure Alzheimer's ... How many days of respite would those millions have paid for?

Recent news admits this endeavor went south like so many before it.
http://www.pbs.org/video/2365702638/

I wish I could believe, but 19 years in... I just want to love and grieve my parents.

Reality

It doesn't have to make sense.

Dreams become reality.

Roll with it.

Classic Richard

We love you, Dad!

Disconnect

Mature adult body.
Rebellious teen attitude.
Transitions.

Image credit:  Movie "Still Alice" (2014)

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