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Maintaining your health and balance while caring for a loved one

Picture of parent and child holding HandsThe job of caregiving can be painstaking, and without proper management, will put your own health at risk. Whether caring for someone with a chronic illness, or during rehabilitation, your success starts with education. You don’t have a boss to turn to for mentoring, or an established team to help you. It’s up to you to take care of yourself, learn about the disease and successful coping systems. We hope these articles help guide you to protect your own well-being while being the best caregiver possible for your loved one.

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#067: Tips to Help You Plan for the Future When Dementia is Involved

Mike Good hosting episode 67 of The Alzheimer's Podcast

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#056: Improve Your Caregiving Situation By Refocusing on the Moment

Mike Good hosting episode 56 of The Alzheimer's Podcast

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10 Ways to Help Yourself When You Feel Caregiving Burnout

Contributing Writer: Iggy Kay, senior content editor at Senior Guidance It is natural for … [Read more...]

7 Self Care Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Contributing Writer: Lori Thomas, Associate Editor SeniorAdvice.com Taking on the role of an … [Read more...]

#042: What is Your Deal Breaker for Caring for a Loved One at Home?

Mike Good hosting episode 42 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

#032: The Importance of, and How To Use, Resiliency for Better Dementia Care

Mike Good hosting episode 32 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

A Daughter Shares Her Strategy for Managing Caregiver Guilt

A Daughter Comforting Her Crying Mother who has Dementia

Contributing Writer: Lauren Dykovitz As an Alzheimer’s caregiver, guilt is inevitable. No … [Read more...]

#026: How to Have a Better Year by Changing What’s Not Working

Mike Good hosting episode 26 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

How Dementia Can Alter a Person’s Circadian Rhythm

Man with dementia sleeping on bench

Contributing Writer: Tuck Sleep Foundation Individuals with dementia often experience poor … [Read more...]

#023: Dementia Care Mealtime Tips and Tricks for a Happy Holiday Season

Mike Good hosting episode 23 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

Learning to Embrace a New Normal When a Parent has Dementia

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Contributing Writer: Lauren Dykovitz After my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s seven years … [Read more...]

Three Steps to the Ideal Diet for Dementia, and Everyone

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Contributing Writer: Patty Hopker, author One of the most difficult parts about being a … [Read more...]

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My name is Mike Good and I created Together in This to help educate all caregivers by providing you with streamlined resources and easy to use tools. I cover general caregiver topics and emphasize solutions for Alzheimer's disease. I  have several friends that are affected by the disease, some of whom don’t remember me from day to day. I have met dozens of caregivers that … More…

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Become a streamlined resource of information, ideas, and solutions, delivered in layman’s terms; empowering unpaid caregivers to feel supported both emotionally and practically, as they undertake their care partnering role with a cherished love one.

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Unpaid family caregivers are empowered to maximize the safety and well-being of their loved one while maintaining their own health and livelihood; thereby, delaying the need for paid assisted living.

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