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The Caregiver’s Path

An elderly woman and her caregiver clasp hands, symbolizing the essence of hospice vs palliative care.

Hospice vs Palliative Care for Dementia Patients

by Eleanor Gaccetta | August 25, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiving Technology

Photo by Kwaku Griffin When your loved one gets diagnosed with dementia, you’re facing some huge decisions, and figuring out hospice vs palliative care matters because…

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Caregiving Education Books Every Family Caregiver Needs

by Eleanor Gaccetta | August 24, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiving Resources & Training, Caregiving Responsibilities

Photo by Kampus Production You need caregiving education books if you are stepping into the role of caring for an aging parent or loved one. The…

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Why Caregiving Is One of the Most Emotionally Demanding Roles     

by Eleanor Gaccetta | August 24, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiving Resources & Training, Caregiving Responsibilities, Mental Health

Photo by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA Why caregiving is emotionally demanding goes beyond the obvious physical work. You wake up each day knowing that another person depends completely…

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Practical Ways Caregivers Can Manage Insomnia and Nighttime Stress

by Eleanor Gaccetta | August 24, 2026 | Alzheimer’s Symbols & Awareness, Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiving Technology, Self-Care & Support

Photo by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA You can manage insomnia without medication or expensive treatments. When you’re caring for a loved one around the clock, sleep becomes something…

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A Careful Balancing Act: Between Caregiving, Life and Family

by Eleanor Gaccetta | July 28, 2026 | Caregivers

Photo by stockking For many millennials who are balancing work and caregiving, life can feel more like an impossible juggling routine than anything else. The demands of…

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A Bold & New Frontier: How Technology Is Changing Caregiving

by Eleanor Gaccetta | July 28, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiving Technology

Photo by Mikhail Nilov Caring for a loved one who is aging or ill has always been a demanding and deeply personal task. As long as…

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Elderly woman looks focused and contemplative while talking, depicting how dementia patients talk to themselves.

Why Do Dementia Patients Talk to Themselves?

by Eleanor Gaccetta | July 23, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Education & Research

Photo by SHVETS production Dementia patients talk to themselves for many reasons that go beyond simple habit or boredom. When you care for someone with dementia,…

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A caregiver stands in a dimly lit room, symbolizing what happens when caregivers reach the burnout stage.

When Caregivers Reach the Burnout Stage and What to Do

by Eleanor Gaccetta | July 23, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Family

Photo by Jsme MILA When caregivers reach the burnout stage, their entire world shifts. The role that once felt meaningful becomes overwhelming. Your energy depletes. Your…

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A caregiver leans on a cane, talking to an elderly woman with crutches, conveying why caregiving is hard.

Why Caregiving Is Harder Than Most People Think

by Eleanor Gaccetta | July 23, 2026 | Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiving Responsibilities

Photo by Jsme MILA | A caregiver leans on a cane, talking to an elderly woman with crutches, conveying why caregiving is hard. Knowing why caregiving…

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The Emotional Stages Caregivers Experience Over Time

by Eleanor Gaccetta | July 14, 2026 | Caregiving, Caregiving Resources & Training, Mental Health

Image Source: Magnific Taking on a caregiving role for a loved one is often described as an act of immense love—the ultimate devotion. However, when reality…

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