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SCRC'S Caregiver of the Month Spotlight: Amanda
My name is Amanda Ruiz Plascencia, and I am my father's caregiver. Five and a half years ago, my father suffered a stroke; today, he requires 24/7 care. I teamed up with my mother, my husband, and one of my brothers to take care of my father. Together, we help with his day-to-day needs, administer his medication, and arrange his medical, physical therapy, and lab appointments. Unfortunately, he is aware that memory loss is progressive, which causes depression, anguish, frustration, and despair.
Luckily, Southern Caregiver Resource Center taught me how to handle the situations that arise every day. SCRC also taught me how to care for my dad with a lot of love and respect, and that it is an honor to serve and care for my family.
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