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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Weapon of the day: share your troubles. Research shows that sharing them lightens the load. Caregiving is hard enough without suffering in silence.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I've been caring for my bedbound husband since he returned home from rehab, and it's been a lot. Hoping to get back to daily caregiving tips soon! But for now, it's just daily caregiving for me. If you're going through the same, please know that you are amazing, wonderful, and doing a great job.

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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Weapon of the day: to the caregivers who do all of the holding, please remember it’s ok to be held. You need it too.

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did you know? #BookSky

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Tip: Early symptoms of Huntington’s include: Difficulty planning, remembering, & staying on task. Being unable to hold a cup without dropping it. Involuntary movements (known as chorea) Slurred speech Abnormal twisting of the arm, knee, or foot Significant memory loss similar to Alzheimer’s

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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Hogeweyk located in Weesp near Amsterdam, Netherlands opened in 2009 provides a safe, normal and dignified life for people with severe dementia. #ElderlyCare #Dementia #Hogeweyk #Innovation #Compassion hogeweyk.dementiavillage.com

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Tip: #Huntington’s disease affects 41,000 Americans. This progressive, inherited #brain disorder affects the area of the brain that controls movement, behavior, & mood. Symptoms usually develop between the ages of 30-50. If a parent has Huntington’s, kids have a 50/50 chance of developing it.

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Mamdou abass🇬🇲 @mamadou82.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Please look after others and always keep your kindness in your heart. Your kindness can make a real difference in someone’s life. ❤️🙏

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Tip: An estimated 700,000 Americans have NPH, but only 1 in 5 receive a proper diagnosis. It's often mistaken for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or "normal aging". Look for: Urinary incontinence Difficulty with balance/walking Short-term memory loss Mood changes Making decisions & performing tasks

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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Weapon of the day: we get to choose what we take with us into every new day. Fear or faith, past or present, panic or possibilities.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#Tip: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is one type of #dementia that can be successfully treated! It occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain’s ventricles. It's treated by inserting a shunt that drains the excess fluid from the #brain into the abdomen.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#Tip: People with FT #dementia may also have unusual cravings and eating patterns. They may also demand to watch the same movie over and over. Depending on the type of FTD, other symptoms may include: • Problems with speaking, writing, & comprehension skills. • #Muscle weakness & atrophy.

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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The shelter also connects residents with mental health care, substance-use treatment, medical support, employment services and help finding permanent housing. Through July 2026, Avivo says 873 people had stayed there and 339 had moved into safe, permanent housing. #AvivoVillage #GoodNews #Kindness

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Anyone can become disabled at any time. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not laziness or a lack of effort. It’s a part of the human condition. People get sick. Bodies break down. It’s a minority group you can join any time.

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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Tip: Because FTD starts in the frontal lobe, which is responsible for mood and behavior, your loved one may become aggressive or apathetic, display a lack of empathy, use inappropriate language, or even act out sexually. Because of this, FTD is often mistaken for a psychiatric disorder at first.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#Tip: Frontotemporal #dementia (FTD) affects 60,000 per year in USA. It's the most common type of dementia for people under age 60. There are several different types of FTD, but all have proteins that attack the brain’s frontal & temporal lobes responsible for behavior, language, & motor function.

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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Weapon of the day: we don’t have to know everything to start. Learning along the way is one of the benefits. Who doesn’t want to be a smarter caregiver?

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#Tip: As LBD progresses, they may also suffer from #Parkinson’s symptoms, including rigid muscles, tremors, & trouble walking. Moods & awareness can fluctuate with really good days & really bad days. Some days the person may seem almost like back to normal, other times they’re really out of it.

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Mark Bird @dreambeastpoems.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’ve just retired from #teaching. This is a little piece of advice I would give anyone starting out today. #teachers #inspirational #blueskyteachers 🍎

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#Tip: Symptoms may depend upon where in the brain Lewy bodies form first. One of the hallmarks of LB #dementia are visual hallucinations & #delusions. Seeing things that aren’t there or acting out their dreams. LBD also impairs memory, the ability to plan activities, & to process information.

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it's an uncivil war @lucyksy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Shows the black sheep reading while the rest of the sheep are watching TV.

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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Weapon of the day: it feels scary and foreign when we try new things. It’s astonishing how caregivers can adjust to new normals everyday even when it’s scary. Take a bow. You are amazing.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#Tip: Lewy body #dementia (LBD) affects about 1.4 million Americans, usually after age 50. In this type of dementia, a protein called alpha-synuclein forms clumps called Lewy bodies. They accumulate in nerve cells in the area of the #brain responsible for #memory, motor control, and #thinking.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#Tip: A major hallmark of vascular #dementia is that instead of the steady progression of #Alzheimer’s, symptoms may appear suddenly with each mini-stroke. It causes an onset of new symptoms that can stabilize for a time, then getting worse after the next vascular event.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#Tip: Vascular #dementia symptoms vary depending on the severity of the #stroke and the part of the #brain that has been affected. Early symptoms can include: • Difficulties with #language. • Inability to pay attention. • Inappropriate emotional outbursts. • Poor planning and judgment.

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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Weapon of the day: don’t forget that the stress and challenges you face every day as a caregiver would make most people run for the hills. But here you are.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Tip: Vascular #dementia can also be caused by a #brain hemorrhage or from the narrowing of #blood vessels due to: • High blood pressure • #Diabetes • Atherosclerosis (when arteries get clogged with fat & #cholesterol) People 65+ are most commonly affected, and risk increases with age.

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Mark Bird @dreambeastpoems.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

One for a new school year. Sometimes when someone is good, we should just tell them so. #positiveeducation #poemsforkids #teachers #backtoschool #teachthemyoung #positivity

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#Tip: Vascular #dementia is considered the 2nd most common type, accounting for 15-20% of cases in the US & Europe. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked off, depriving neurons of oxygen. This usually happens after a major #stroke or a series of small strokes called #TIAs.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

#Tip: As their #Alzheimer’s progresses, your loved one can become confused about time of day, have difficulty following conversations, and forget the names of friends & family. Eventually they will lose the ability to speak, walk, and eat on their own. Be prepared for 24/7 care down the road.

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biologist077.bsky.social @biologist077.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

In exciting research, a molecule called PBA restored memory in mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms, letting them remember object changes. This discovery could open new doors for how we approach treating memory loss.

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Breakthrough Molecule Reverses Memory Loss in Mice with Alzheimer's-like Symptoms

American researchers have identified a molecule called 4-phenylbutyrate (PBA) that significantly restored memory in mice exhibiting symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease. This discovery suggests a n

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Spelling matters….. #BookSky #WritingCommunity

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biologist077.bsky.social @biologist077.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

fda approved daraxonrasib for advanced pancreatic cancer. it's the first broad RAS-targeted drug, and in trials, patients survived nearly twice as long. imagine getting an entire extra period of time you didn't expect. that's huge for patients facing this.

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FDA Approves Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved daraxonrasib, a new drug that offers significant hope for individuals with advanced pancreatic cancer. This approval represents a major milesto

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#Tip: #Alzheimer’s is about “memory, memory, memory.” In the early stages, people will experience forgetfulness. They’ll also repeat things many times, often in the same conversation, and be unable to retain new information. One hallmark is a steady progression of symptoms over several years.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#Tip: The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s. It affects 60-80% of dementia patients. It's believed to be caused by plaques & tangles that form in the brain. It destroys brain cells & the connections between them. Most people with Alzheimer’s experience symptoms in their 60s or 70s.

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it's an uncivil war @lucyksy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

As people continue to hold up Dolly as a good millionaire, it is important to remember that if rich people were taxed we wouldn't need philanthropy.

The way this works is that if we just taxed billionaires fairly, we wouldn't have to hope they might do good things with their money since we could, as a society, do it ourselves.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Tip: Most of us think of Alzheimer’s when we hear the word “dementia.” Alzheimer’s is the most common type, but there are multiple kinds of dementia. Dementia simply means that the brain isn’t working correctly. There are treatable types, reversible types, and types we have limited options for.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#Tip: Many of us are now cancelling #streaming services after binging favorite shows due to high #costs. Apps like ReelGood and Just Watch keeps tabs on what's currently streaming. You can also consider bundling subscriptions like Hulu & Disney+ rather than purchasing them individually.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#Tip: One way to save money is to reconsider cable #TV. Between the rising costs & complexity of à la carte #streaming, #cable companies like Xfinity and Spectrum now offer competitive packages. You could save big on your favorite channels! Don't forget free channels like Pluto, Tubi & Roku, too.

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#Tip: Sometimes buying things #online involves some strategy. Many people find that after logging in to store's #website, fill up your cart with everything you need. Then, close your browser. Most companies will send a follow-up email to you, and around a third of them will offer a #discount!

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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#Tip: Did you know you can receive 10 free #trees native to your area to plant this fall? Just join the Arbor Day Foundation for a minimum $20 annual donation & get so much more as well! Choose from several different types of local trees & receive them just in time for #planting! www.arborday.org

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10 Free Trees This Fall

Bring home 10 free trees with your membership contribution to plant at home this fall planting season.

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Susanne White @caregiverwarrior.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Weapon of the day: communicate. We are only as sick as our secrets. Say what you mean, mean what you say, just don’t say it mean.

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Razor @cozyfallmemories.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Nobody hates work. They hate when it costs much more than it gives.

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biologist077.bsky.social @biologist077.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

new research: 100mg vitamin b6 daily for a month significantly reduced depression symptoms in 268 participants. it helps make brain chemicals like serotonin and gaba that regulate mood. something i wish more people knew about!

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