Speaker Spotlight: Today, we focus on Tamar Back, who will join us at our Conference with a session on intimacy for well spouses. She has a therapy practice with Out of the Woods Therapy - you can learn more at outofthewoodstherapy.com/tamar. We are delighted to have her join us!

Our conference yesterday was a wonderful opportunity for spousal caregivers, old and new to Well Spouse® Association, to come together and share and discuss new ideas for our personal journeys. Thank you to our speakers, participants, and team for bringing it to life!

We join with the caregiving community to send our condolences to the Carter family on the passing of former First Lady Carter. Her focus on caregivers and better mental health made this world a better place.

For all the caregivers. . . if you know, you know

“Telling a caregiver to take care of themself invalidates the experience of caregiving. And the worst, is most people tell the caregiver to take care of themself in order to be able to take care of others. Caregivers don’t even matter as human beings. We are machines…”

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Thank you to former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber for joining Well Spouse for a book discussion today! Grateful that he decided to share his family's journey with an Alzheimer's diagnosis with our community and with readers.

This is a travesty. politico.com/news/2024/01/2…

Join other spousal caregivers on our Facebook Forum! You don't have to do this alone. WellSpouse is here for you. Please share if you know someone who could benefit from support from others who get it. facebook.com/groups/spousal…

In supporting caregivers, there is an important and quickly growing population of LGBTQIA+ caregivers. If you are a service provider, check out this guide to assist you in supporting your LGBTQIA+ community members. lnkd.in/gBz6CC2y [Image From Age UK]

This #PrideMonth, we’re proud to host an LGBTQ Caregiver training with our friends at the lgbtqcaregivercenter. This training takes place on June 24 at 4pm PT/7pm ET via Zoom. Learn and more RSVP here: go.caringacross.org/a/lgbtq-caregi…

Know your ABC's! The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act would help reduce the red tape for family caregivers. aarp.org/content/dam/aa…

Action: Sign the petition to make CARE a top priority in the Presidential debate. Petition CNN to ask about CARE! wellspouse.org/advocacy/sign-…

Though a difficult read, this article highlights the heartbreaking and challenging realities of dementia care facilities. yahoo.com/news/scared-de…

🗓️ Save the Date: Spousal Caregiver Virtual Conference! 🌐💖 Mark your calendars for an enriching and supportive event tailored just for you on October 18-20. You must be a current member to attend. Renew or join here: wellspouse.org/our-members/jo…

Are you or the person you care for using a wheelchair for mobility and having shoulder issues? Check out this article and read Dan's success story with this shoulder replacement procedure. newmobility.com/the-latest-in-…

Our 2024 conference is right around the corner! Join us for a multi-day experience filled with valuable insights and tips to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving. The event will kick off on Friday, October 18th at 7pm!! Register here: WellSpouse2024.eventbrite.com

Well Spouse is having our annual VIRTUAL caregiver conference starting on October 18th! Check out our website to register. This event is FREE for MEMBERS and $39 for non-members. For the amazing speaker lineup and helpful tools, this is a great price! eventbrite.com/e/empowering-s…

You cannot miss this virtual conference! Starting October 18th, you will have 3 days to enjoy a variety of sessions and opportunities to build community. The conference is FREE for WSA members, and $39 for everyone else. wellspouse2024.eventbrite.com