Welcome to Caregiver's Corner

I know from experience the burdens you shoulder as a caregiver and hope I can lighten them just a little. My message each month will be short. We’ll share stories of joys and heartaches along with tips now and then to help you survive this season and even make sweet memories. Please let me know if you’d like to see a particular topic discussed or have something you want passed on to others to cheer and encourage them along the road you now travel. Thank you for sharing your precious time with me. I will never take it for granted.
Tracy Crump

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I wound through narrow aisles packed with customers at the beauty supply shop. As I browsed hair products, an irritated voice on …
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