UGH! The healthcare system is broken when it comes to the flow of information for dementia (and so many other) patients! Today I'm sharing a few tips that my sister and I have used when our mother has been in the hospital since her FTD diagnosis. There has to be a better way! I'd love to hear from you at mel@themelcogar.com if you have experiences or thoughts that could help!

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Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel ____________________

Time is such a valuable commodity and in limited supply as a caregiver. Currently, I'm really taking control of my time in both my work and home life by working with a coach that is helping me to create systems for my life and business and regain control of my time! Check it out at the link below. https://melcogar--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/syl/ Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Do you desperately miss your girls night out? Or just laughing with friends?

Friends are invaluable on your caregiver journey! They laugh with you, cry with you, listen to your fears, and just sit with you when there's nothing to say. Today I share 3 tips that have helped me to maintain friend connections - and those friends have helped me more than they will ever know! I hope this helps you to reconnect with your own friends and make sure your support system is strong. Time is such a valuable commodity and in limited supply as a caregiver. Currently, I'm really taking control of my time in both my work and home life by working with a coach that is helping me to create systems for my life and business and regain control of my time! Check it out at the link below. https://melcogar--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/syl/ Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com. I would love to hear from you!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Does your to-do list feel like it's crushing you? Or do you not even have one because it seems like too big of a task? I have been there, and I'm still a work-in-progress! This is a huge area of struggle for me and one that I am constantly working on! In today's episode, I share a few tips that helped me to get my to-do list to a point that seemed a little bit manageable. I hope this helps you in some way as you are traveling your own journey as a parent caregiver. Currently, I'm really taking control of my to-do list by working with a coach that is helping me to create systems for my life and business to regain control of my life and time! Check it out at the link below. https://melcogar--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/syl/ Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com. I would love to hear from you!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Today's episode was recorded on the 15th anniversary of my father's death, which I fully believe triggered Mom's dementia diagnosis. I share a little more about the backstory, and continue to vulnerably share more specifics of Mom's FTD symptoms and behaviors. I hope this helps you in some way as you are traveling your own journey as a parent caregiver.

As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners.

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Your parent or loved one with dementia probably displays behaviors that lead you to react in ways that leave you feeling regretful or even more frustrated. Today I will share 3 things NOT to do, and alternative reactions to help you maintain mental peace. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Caregiver overwhelm is REAL!! Instead of looking within the caregiver role to find ways to reduce stress, today I am sharing 5 tips that are more general in nature to help reduce caregiver stress and overwhelm. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

What do you do if you suspect your parent has dementia, how do you get a diagnosis? Where do you find support as a parent caregiver? These are just a couple of the questions that I have been asked along this journey. Tune in to find out real life answers from my own experience. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/62a9d1957c13a/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

"What is FTD? Tell me more!" Today I'm going to do just that! As always, I am sharing my knowledge from a daughter's perspective, not a medical perspective. I am going to share the very basics of understanding a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

Please email me at mel@themelcogar.com with comments or questions or topics you would like to hear about.

The information that I share on this episode can be found with a quick Google search. However, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration is a great resource and wealth of information. Check them out here https://www.theaftd.org/ .

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel