During the last few years of my grandparents' lives I became their caregiver as they navigated a variety of health issues. The illnesses that had the deepest effect on our lives was Alzheimers and Dementia. In many ways it felt like chaos, and that we were loosing them before they were actually gone. With my grandfather we dealt with increased anger and rage episodes, while with my grandmother it was as if she became like a small child again. For my mother and I, learning to hold space for them was a necessary process, but learning to hold space for ourselves was even more crucial. If you are facing a situation where you are caretaking for someone with Alzheimers or Dementia, please know you are not alone. I would be honored to walk along side you and help you through this process as you build community and self-care during this time of giving compassionate care.