'Kick-Ass Kinda Girl:' Caregiving During Middle Age Inspired Author to Help Caregivers in Need

When people think about caregiving spouses, they often think of older adults. We only have to look at a young mother diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a young husband diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or in this case, a woman who’s healthy husband had a sudden, massive stroke, to know differently. Care partners come in all ages. Kathi Koll, author of “Kick-Ass Kinda Girl: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Caregiving” knows the drill. She and her husband, Don, lived a life of glitz and glamour, working and playing alongside friends who were celebrities and politicians. Read the full interview on HealthCentral to learn about Kathy Koll and her foundation: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesConflicting Emotions Are Normal for Caregivers After a Loved One DiesImportant to Note: Alzheimer's Is Only One Type of Dementia12 Tips to Help Spousal Caregivers Through Hard Times 
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