Author: Chris Jones

Chris Jones is a family caregiving and wellness writer and co-founder of The Caregiver Burden Spot blog. He has more than a decade of professional and family caregiving experience, and he's completed training through CareAcademy and the Family Caregiver Alliance.

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3 Caregiver Tasks to Delegate First When You Feel Overwhelmed
ByChris Jones September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Sharing caregiving tasks can free up hours in your week without putting your loved one at risk. Here’s where to start.

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Stress: Why Early Awareness Makes a Difference
ByChris Jones September 15, 2026September 21, 2026

A text from an old friend, a father’s fading memory and the season that reminded me why early awareness matters so much.

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15 Grocery Shopping Solutions for Caregivers
ByChris Jones August 17, 2026September 10, 2026

Grocery runs don’t have to wreck your day. Here are 15 real solutions caregivers use to shop calmer and safer.

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Grocery Store Anxiety: Why Shopping Is So Stressful for Caregivers
ByChris Jones August 11, 2026August 17, 2026

Why does a simple grocery run leave so many caregivers frazzled? The honest answer, plus the five-step fix that actually works.

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When Your Parent With Dementia Refuses Help
ByChris Jones August 7, 2026September 21, 2026

Here’s why a parent with dementia refuses help, and what many caregiving families learn the hard way.

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How to Deal With Mood Swings in a Parent With Dementia
ByChris Jones June 3, 2026September 21, 2026

Your parent’s anger isn’t personal — even when it feels like it. Here’s what’s really happening, and what caregivers say actually helps.

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