The Pandemic CAREGIVER: A Daughter's Journey of Laughter, Tears, and the Struggle of Dementia Kindle Edition

Vanessa Koeen Antrum was blessed with both the incredible opportunity and profound responsibility of caring for her parents in the later years of their lives. In this heartfelt and inspiring book, she shares her personal journey of caregiving during the challenging time of the pandemic, offering practical tips and emotional insights for those walking a similar path.From honoring the legacy her parents left behind to navigating the complex layers of grief, Vanessa invites readers on a deeply personal ride filled with moments of laughter, tears, joy, and sorrow. It’s like stepping onto a roller coaster - scary at times, full of unexpected twists and turns - but in the end, you emerge stronger, able to say, “I made it!”Throughout the book, Vanessa drops thoughtful “nuggets” of wisdom - simple yet powerful ideas that can help ease the burden of caregiving and offer new ways to manage day-to-day tasks.With raw honesty, Vanessa also reflects on the toll caregiving took on her own well-being. She speaks candidly about the tendency to neglect herself and the transformative realization that self-care is not selfish—it’s essential. The concept of putting on your own oxygen mask first becomes a central and liberating truth in her story. Read more