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The True Story Behind the Caregiving Film 'What They Had'
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Elizabeth Chomko wrote and directed the film "What They Had" based on her grandmother's 16-year struggle with Alzheimer's. Chomko opens up about the challenges her family faced in caring for her grandmother as the disease progressed.
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'What They Had' Movie Trailer
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Blythe Danner, Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon and Robert Forster star in the caregiving movie. The film is inspired by the real life experience of writer and director Elizabeth Chomko, whose grandmother had Alzheimer’s.
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Hilary Swank Reveals How Caring for Her Dad Changed Her
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In 2015, Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank put her career on hold for three years to be her dad’s primary caregiver. She talks about the gift of not sweating the small stuff and the importance of taking time for self-care.
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Home Life Hacks for Caregivers
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Make your home safer and more comfortable without turning it into a hospital by implementing these small changes to your couches, chairs, lamps and stairs.
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Kitchen Life Hacks for Caregivers
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Brighten up your kitchen and make it more accommodating to use with these easy tips.
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Bathroom Life Hacks for Caregivers
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These simple modifications make your bathroom more accessible to anyone with mobility challenges.
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Hilary Swank, Blythe Danner on Learning From Each Other
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In “What They Had," the two play a mother and daughter dealing with challenges of Alzheimer’s. They tell what they’ve learned as they’ve gotten older.
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AARP Studios Presents ‘Care to Laugh’ — AARP
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Enjoy this sneak peek of a documentary following rising star Jesus Trejo as he pursues his dream of comedy success while caring for his parents.
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The Face of Dementia: Living With Hope — AARP
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Firsthand accounts of the early stages of dementia — the signs, diagnosis and progression of this debilitating condition. Mike, Laurie and Brian share their inspiring stories and show us how we can maintain hope. #DisruptDementia
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What It's Like to Care for Someone With Dementia — AARP
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Irene Nuñez is devoted to caring for her great-aunt Nina, who has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Irene puts a lot of pressure on herself to give Nina the best care possible — a feeling that can lead to caregiver burnout.
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Three Ways Employers Can Support Caregivers — AARP
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Businesses can take concrete steps to support employees who are caregivers. PepsiCo Vice President of Global Benefits Erik Sossa explains how his company is doing it.
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