Fearless Caregiver Profile: Rose Jensen

How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?

He is my spouse.

Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?

Yes it has. My husband has FTD which is Frontotemporal Dementia. He can no longer speak or do anything for himself. Our relationship has changed in that we can no longer communicate or do the things we used to enjoy. FTD has changed our lives!

What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?

The hardest thing is watching someone you love slip away each day and the most rewarding is knowing I am his voice now and with God’s help have strength to care for him as best I can. 

What advice would you give to other caregivers?

To take one day at a time and most importantly to take time for yourself!

In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?

Never give up.

Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?

Being a caregiver has taught me so much and the knowing there is a huge need to help others and advocate is what I’d like to give back and that’s what I’m doing.

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