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I Was Pissed

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Cyndy Noel

From a recent article in the Gazette (or you may view it on their text-view version if you hit a paywall): “I tell the truth about me,” said Cyndy, 75. “I was pissed. I didn’t know what to do. After … Continue reading →

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Similarities Between Being a Caregiver and Parenting

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Cyndy Noel

It took me a long time to grow into my role as a caregiver for my husband, Ron. Early in our journey, I tried to fit what was happening into the life that was familiar to me and our relationship … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Challenges in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Cyndy Noel

I was not familiar with Alzheimer’s. I had never known anyone who had it. But the challenging behaviors and memory issues that were starting to occur with Ron, eventually became impossible to ignore. Despite me being in denial and wanting … Continue reading →

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No More Playing by the Rules

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Cyndy Noel

In order to live successfully, I had learned to play by the rules. I had always done my best to make sure I was doing it “right.” Then came Alzheimer’s. As much as I tried to apply that to our … Continue reading →

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