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

Here we have three stories from care partners who share their unique experiences. They talk about their relationship with the person they are caring for, their emotions and the challenges they've faced. They also share some great advice to help you manage in your role as 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, the challenges they’ve faced and the importance of self-care. They also offer helpful advice to help you manage in your role as care partner.

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Barb’s Story: Being a Care Partner

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Edith's Story: Being a Care Partner

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Bill's Story: Being a Care Partner

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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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More Learning Resources

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Reducing Caregiver Stress

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