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For anyone who is or has been a caregiver, you're familiar with the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with caring for another person. In those moments, it's beneficial to stay present, find reasons to laugh often, and wholeheartedly embrace the beautiful yet demanding task of caregiving. <p>In "How to Not Go "CUCKOO" While Caregiving: 7 Tips to Manage Stress & Grief While Caring for a Loved One", Jan combines humor with wisdom to offer essential guidance for caregivers. A certified grief and mindfulness coach and mental health first aider, Jan brings a wealth of experience from her extensive career in healthcare and her personal journey as a caregiver. <p>Having cared for her late spouse, Stephen Mitchell, and currently for a parent with moderate dementia, Jan understands the unique challenges caregivers face. She is the heart behind She Moves Forward, Inc., a grief wellness haven committed to helping those grieving to find purpose after loss. <p><b>Jan</b> is a revered speaker and active member in health communities, including a national healthcare organization and the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease and Research Center committee. Her work emphasizes the importance of caregiver support and addresses the often-overlooked aspect of caregiver's grief. <p>Jan's roles as a widow, mother, and advocate add depth to her understanding of the caregiver's journey, making her guidance in this book not just theoretical, but deeply rooted in real-life experiences. <p>Visit She Moves Forward, Inc. at www.shemovesforwardinc.com