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Caregiving changes everything. In From Caregiver to Advocate: How Caregiving Became My Calling to Empower Others, Sylvia D. Wray shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey into caregiving after her mother suffered a life-altering medical event that led to dementia. What began as a daughter's responsibility became a lifelong mission rooted in faith, resilience, and advocacy. Through heartfelt storytelling and practical insight, Wray takes readers inside the emotional, physical, and financial realities of caregiving-offering guidance on navigating Alzheimer's and related dementias, managing burnout, advocating within healthcare systems, and maintaining personal identity while serving others. This book is for: ✔ Family caregivers navigating Alzheimer's or dementia ✔ Women balancing caregiving, career, and faith ✔ Advocates, healthcare professionals, and community leaders ✔ Anyone preparing for aging, caregiving, or long-term care planning Inside this book, you'll discover: - What caregiving really looks like behind closed doors - Clear explanations of Alzheimer's and different forms of dementia - How to protect your health, faith, and well-being as a caregiver - Financial and medical resources every caregiver should know - How lived experience can become advocacy, leadership, and purpose From Caregiver to Advocate is not just a story-it's a survival guide and a source of strength for anyone walking the caregiving journey. With compassion, clarity, and conviction, Sylvia D. Wray reminds readers that while caregiving may change your life, it does not have to define or diminish you. You are more than a caregiver. Your voice matters. And your journey can make a difference.

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