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If you’re here, you’re probably in the middle of something hard — watching a parent change in ways that are difficult to explain, and trying to figure out how to keep them safe while still holding onto your own life, too. I’m right there with you. I care for my mom, who has early-stage dementia, while also working part-time — which means a lot of hours spent worrying about what’s happening at home when I’m not there. This site is what I’ve built from that experience: honest comparisons of medical alert systems and cameras, practical advice for the hard conversations to start, and support for the parts of caregiving that don’t come with instructions.
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- New to this? Talking to Your Parent About Needing a Medical Alert System-How to Bring Up a Medical Alert Conversation Without Your Parent Feeling Like They’re Losing Their Independence
- On a budget? 5 Best Budget Medical Alert Systems for Aging Parents with Dementia
- Considering a camera? 5 Best Budget Cameras for Monitoring a Parent with Dementia
- Taking care of yourself, too? Signs of Caregiver Burnout (and What Actually Helps)
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