Just as everyone has a different experience living with dementia, every care partner's experience will also be unique.

Here are three stories from care partners who share their unique experiences. They talk about their relationship with the person they care for, their emotions, and their challenges. They also share some great advice to help you manage in your role as a care partner.

Meet Barb Campbell, Edith Stein, and Bill Hobbins. In these videos, Barb, Edith, and Bill share their personal experiences as care partners. They talk about their relationship with the person they are caring for, their changes, and the importance of self-care. They also offer helpful advice to help you manage your role as a care partner.

Being a Care Partner

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Care Partner Experiences

Caring for Self

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For Reflection…

After you listen to the stories, take a few minutes to reflect on the following questions.  Feel free to make some notes.

• How are these stories similar to your own experience? How are they different?
• What stood out for you as important messages?
• Now that you’ve heard these stories, what will you continue to do in your role as a care partner? What will you stop or do differently?

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