I have been a CarePartner for over a decade now, but that certainly doesn’t make me an expert on how to make it work. I have been sharing my story in the hope that it will help me figure things out and that maybe someone else can use some of it. It is not meant to be an advice column, simply tales of what is happening in my life. I write about my mistakes and also things that I did that seemed right for us. I always want to caution that just because something worked for me, it doesn’t mean it will work for anyone else.

Everything I write about comes from my experiences and perspective. I am not a medical professional and have had minimal training as a CarePartner, taking what is available through local organizations. Whenever I write about something beyond my capacity, I always try to make sure that I quote the sources where I found the information. I use reputable web sites and do my best to share additional resources whenever that is applicable.

I wanted to write this to make sure that we are all on the same page. I would never dream of telling anyone how to live their lives just as I would never appreciate having anyone tell me. Take what I write and use it if you can, or feel free to ignore it totally. My hope is that it will be as helpful for someone to read as it is for me to write. Perhaps it will give you something to think about or you may identify with one of the absurd situations I find myself in. Please know that when I see people are reading my words, I am reminded that I am not on this journey alone. We all have to find our own best pathway, thank you for coming along as I struggle to find mine.