The Second Opinion [blog]
Why "Whatever You Need" Isn't Real Caregiving Help
Here’s something beautiful I’ve seen over and over: when you ask specifically, you’re not just easing your load, you’re giving others a way to connect with your loved one. ...more
Caregivers
October 17, 2025•4 min read
Why Caregivers Feel Exhausted Even After Sleeping
Caregivers often feel exhausted even after sleeping. Discover the hidden reasons behind caregiver fatigue and simple ways to find relief. ...more
Caregivers
October 10, 2025•3 min read
Why Dementia Turns Every Yes Into No (and What You Can Do About It)
If you’re tired of fighting the no’s, you don’t have to do it alone. ...more
Caregivers
October 03, 2025•5 min read
Dementia and Marriage: Why It Feels Like Losing Your Spouse Twice
Discover why dementia feels like losing your spouse twice and how caregivers can cope, heal, and honor love through hidden grief. ...more
Caregivers
September 26, 2025•5 min read
Why Your Loved One Refuses Help (and What Actually Works Instead)
In this post, I’ll explain why refusals happen, why logic backfires, and gentle ways to offer support that preserve dignity and your sanity. ...more
Caregivers
September 19, 2025•3 min read
3 Strategic Shifts Every Caregiver Must Make to Avoid Burnout
Here’s the truth: burnout doesn’t happen because you don’t care enough. Burnout happens because you’re doing too much. ...more
Caregivers
September 12, 2025•3 min read
Dementia Care Routines: Why They Fail (and How to Make Them Work)
Caregivers often hear that routines are essential — but the truth is, routines in dementia care don’t always work the way we expect. ...more
Caregivers
September 05, 2025•3 min read
When to Ask for Help in Dementia Care: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
You deserve help. Your loved one deserves care that’s sustainable. And sometimes, the most loving choice is to bring in more hands, more expertise, and more resources than you can provide alone. ...more
Caregivers
August 29, 2025•4 min read
Why Your Loved One with Dementia Is Only Mean to You (and What It Really Means)
If your loved one with dementia is only cruel to you and kind to everyone else, it’s not personal. Learn why this happens and how to cope. ...more
Caregivers
August 22, 2025•2 min read
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