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November 5, 2026

When Your Spouse Becomes Someone You Care For: Navigating Marriage and Caregiving

Sometimes a marriage changes in ways neither spouse ever imagined. A stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or another serious condition can change far more than someone’s health. It can change the relationship between husband and wife, sometimes in ways that are difficult to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced it. Suddenly, you may find yourself making decisions your spouse once made, managing responsibilities you once shared, or answering the same question again and again. You may be helping with everyday activities your spouse used to do without thinking. And somewhere along the way, you may begin to wonder: Am I still a spouse, or have I become only a caregiver? Give Yourself Permission to Be Human If you’re living with this, let me tell you something I often tell caregivers: Give yourself permission to be human. You can love your spouse deeply and still feel frustrated. You can be committed to your marriage and miss terribly the marriage you used to have. You can feel compassion one moment and resentment the next. And you may feel guilty for all of it. But don’t add unnecessary guilt to an already difficult situation. You’re dealing with a relationship that has changed through no choice of your own. You’re doing the best you can, and sometimes that is all you CAN do. The National Institute on Aging recognizes that caregiving can bring feelings of sadness, frustration, anger, and guilt, particularly when an illness changes a loved one’s personality, memory, or ability to…

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Sometimes a marriage changes in ways neither spouse ever imagined. A stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or another serious condition can change far more than someone’s health. It can change the relationship between husband and wife, sometimes in ways that are difficult to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced it. Suddenly, you may…

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Meet veteran journalist Hal Eisner as he shares his accidental career, decades in broadcast news, and remarkable recovery after a 2021 crash.

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Ever wonder why one piece of candy leaves you wanting more? Discover the brain science behind sugar cravings and simple ways to enjoy sweets mindfully.

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Life’s Greatest Adventures Don’t Come With an Expiration Date Adrienne Barbeau has spent more than six decades entertaining audiences on Broadway, television, and film. And at 81, the legendary actress has no intention of slowing down. From originating the role of Rizzo in the Broadway production of Grease to playing Bea Arthur’s daughter Carol on the groundbreaking…

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Heart attacks don’t always look like they do on television. Learn the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore and why protecting your heart begins long before symptoms appear. If you’ve watched enough medical dramas, you probably think you know what a heart attack looks like. Someone suddenly clutches their chest, gasps for air, and collapses while…

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Tony Weaver Jr.: Weirdo, Self-Acceptance & Storytelling

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Everyone likes to vent once-in-a-while when feeling angry or upset because it feels good and it’s a great way to reduce stress…or is it? Although venting sounds good in theory, psychologists claim it doesn’t make you feel any better but might actually make you feel worse! Although experts are uncertain why this happens, they do…

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Finding Your Place and Being Present For more than two decades, Wes Hampton has stood on stages around the world as a member of one of gospel music’s most celebrated groups. As a tenor with the Grammy Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Hampton has recorded more than 25 albums with the group and performed as part…

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Ever rolled down the window, cranked up the music and convinced yourself you were now perfectly qualified to drive another two hours? Yeah. Your brain may disagree. Most of us know falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous. The problem is what happens before that. Fatigue can slow reaction time, affect judgment and make it…

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Supermodel Kim Alexis talks about her remarkable modeling career, faith, family, giving back and finding purpose in life’s next chapter.

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For years, creatine had a certain image. You probably pictured a giant plastic tub sitting beside a gym bag belonging to a 22-year-old guy who spends an impressive amount of time looking at his biceps in the mirror. But creatine has grown up. Researchers are increasingly interested in what this familiar sports supplement may offer…

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