EP 1 Meet Bobbi and Mike

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For more than seven years, they were the caregivers for Rodger, Mike’s ailing father. They quickly realized they were unaware and underprepared for the demands of caring for someone with dementia. But with more patience and compassion than either thought possible, they cared for Rodger’s every need, through to his finally days.

Since then, they have dedicated their lives to sharing their personal journey with this cruel disease in order to support other caregivers. They offer emotional support, practical tips and coping mechanisms to caregivers who often find themselves overwhelmed with fatigue, grief and even anger.

Caregiving comes naturally to Bobbi. "I come from a long line of caregivers, starting with my Great Grandmother's sister, Nellie, who took in my grandmother's newborn sister when their mother died in childbirth. Since then every generation has had at least one person caring for loved ones. Family takes care of family is ingrained in our beliefs. That doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Being a home caregiver is incredibly hard and no one should feel guilty if they choose to allow others to step in. Not everyone is cut out to wrestle alligators while herding a dozen cats and being constantly tuned in to another's needs when sleep deprived and in desperate need to go to the bathroom."