About Unexpected Seasons| dementia caregiver, parent with dementia, dementia support
Do you have a parent with dementia that you care for? Are you struggling to balance retirement dreams with daily realities of your caregiving role? Is your health suffering because you ALWAYS put yourself last? Do you feel defeated and want to find peace in your life?
I GET YOU! In my early 50’s, my husband and I became empty nesters looking forward to a season of life where we could hike, watch sunsets, camp, and reignite our relationship. 6 months later, I became a part-time caregiver to my mother who has FTD (frontotemporal dementia) while still teaching high-school full time. I started to lose my dreams and my identity as my exhaustion rose and my energy disappeared.
But I am a driven person with faith and vision who refuses to let this season of life get the best of me! I have learned more about dementia to help me cope and understand what is happening with my mother. I have developed mindset practices so that I can remain excited about my own dreams without feeling guilty and selfish. I have created systems that help me continue to move the needle on my personal goals, even when I am pulled in 100 different directions and have very broken segments of time. And I want to share my successes, and my failures, with you!
So, find a quiet corner, take a few deep calming breaths, and join me as I share how I have created life balance and maintained peace in the midst of a very unexpected season of life as the daughter of a parent with dementia.
The Proverbs 31 Woman is a woman of strength, dignity, kindness, and high character. Kind of sounds like a caregiver, right? See how the Proverbs 31 woman and caregivers share characteristics of strength, integrity, gentleness, and so many other favorable traits.
Head to your favorite podcast app to listen — and come join us in the Caregivers of Parents with Dementia Facebook group. We’re building a space where you don’t have to do this alone.
If the podcast is helpful for you, please leave me a written review where ever you are listening. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!
Keep the faith,
Mel____________________
Time is such a valuable commodity and in limited supply as a caregiver. Currently, I'm really taking control of my time in both my work and home life by working with a coach that is helping me to create systems for my life and business and regain control of my time! Check it out at the link below. https://melcogar--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/stssystemizetoscale/ Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.
https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
19 Jul 2025
21| Considering Memory Care? Ask Yourself This Question.
Has the thought of moving your parent with dementia to a memory care facility started to creep into your mind? Do you crave life balance, but feel guilty even thinking about making a move for your parent to a facility? This episode is for you and will help you discern what is best for your parent.
Head to your favorite podcast app to listen — and come join us in the Caregivers of Parents with Dementia Facebook group. We’re building a space where you don’t have to do this alone.
If the podcast is helpful for you, please leave me a written review where ever you are listening. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!
Keep the faith,
Mel____________________
Time is such a valuable commodity and in limited supply as a caregiver. Currently, I'm really taking control of my time in both my work and home life by working with a coach that is helping me to create systems for my life and business and regain control of my time! Check it out at the link below. https://melcogar--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/stssystemizetoscale/ Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.
https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
16 Jul 2025
20| I Didn't Sign Up for This. What Every Dementia Caregiver Needs to Hear.
If you have ever felt guilt or resentment from your caregiver role, this episode is for you. This path is not easy, and you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported in it.
Head to your favorite podcast app to listen — and come join us in the Caregivers of Parents with Dementia Facebook group. We’re building a space where you don’t have to do this alone.
If the podcast is helpful for you, please leave me a written review where ever you are listening. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!
Keep the faith,
Mel____________________
Time is such a valuable commodity and in limited supply as a caregiver. Currently, I'm really taking control of my time in both my work and home life by working with a coach that is helping me to create systems for my life and business and regain control of my time! Check it out at the link below. https://melcogar--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/stssystemizetoscale/ Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.
https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
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