Barry J Jacobs
@drbarryjjacobs
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Clinical psychologist, writer, consultant. National expert on family caregiving, aging. Latest book: #AARP Love and Meaning After 50 (2020). AARP columnist
Pennsylvania, USA
Joined April 2016
RT @mindingourelder: Daughter wonders about living situation for widowed dad. @inforum @egosancares .@LEAD_Coalit….
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RT @drbarryjjacobs: How to Write "The Letter" To Uncooperative Sibling #caregivers: When emotions are running high, it helps to slow commun….
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Make a straightforward appeal for assistance with a loved one
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How to Write "The Letter" To Uncooperative Sibling #caregivers: When emotions are running high, it helps to slow communication down.
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Make a straightforward appeal for assistance with a loved one
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Anger and envy and ugly accusations--these are common results of conflicts around money among #caregiving family members. Thank you WellMed Charitable Foundation for the chance to present on this topic for Caregiver Teleconnection
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My Vexing and Gratifying 7 Years of #Caregiving:.My experiences as a #caregiver for my mother--often difficult--still shape me.
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My Vexing/Gratifying 7 Years of Caregiving
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How #Caregivers Can Stop Arguing About #Money: Arguments about #caregiving finances are never just about dollars and cents. They are about love, envy, and feelings of fairness and entitlement. Here are ways to talk about those emotions.
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When providing care for a family member, finances are always a concern. Learn how to remove emotion from the equation and discuss financial matters.
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RT @LEAD_Coalition: Please re-Tweet to raise awareness: Finding the balance between gratitude and grief can be a daily struggle as #dementi….
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RT @LEAD_Coalition: A daughter struggles with her father’s negative feelings toward her caregiving support by @drba….
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A daughter struggles with her father’s negative feelings toward her caregiving support
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DISCOUNT! Our new book, The @AARP #Caregiver Answer Book, is available for 15% off through August 9 from its publisher, @guilfordpress. It is a #caregiving roadmap with nearly 150 questions and answers on caregiving for #caregivers and care managers.
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RT @drbarryjjacobs: How Does #Caregiving Affect #Marriage? The effects can be bad and good. Thank you to @stephnaomim for the chance to ap….
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How Does #Caregiving Affect #Marriage? The effects can be bad and good. Thank you to @stephnaomim for the chance to appear on your podcast, #Caregiver Compass, to discuss how caregiving strained/strengthened our marriage. @JuliaLMayer23 @guilfordpress .
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How to Forgive Others After Family #Caregiving Ends: Should you forgive others who weren't there for you during caregiving? If so, how? #caregiver
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Looking at the past with new insight may help caregivers get over lingering hurt, anger
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RT @drbarryjjacobs: I'm a #Caregiver, Not a Villain: It hurts when #caregivers are considered the "bad guys" by their care receivers with #….
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A daughter struggles with her father’s negative feelings toward her caregiving support
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I'm a #Caregiver, Not a Villain: It hurts when #caregivers are considered the "bad guys" by their care receivers with #dementia .
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I'm a #Caregiver, Not a "Villain": Sometimes care receivers with #dementia misunderstand caregivers' actions. Here's what to do @CaregiveWarrior @UnitedHospFund @NA4Caregiving @cfha_tweet @guilfordpress @JuliaLMayer23 @pennmemory .
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I'm a #Caregiver, Not a "Villain": Care receivers with #dementia sometimes misunderstand caregivers' actions. Here's what #caregivers can do.@mindingourelder @LEAD_Coalition @CaregiverAlly @CaregiverAction @AARP @RosannePodcast @alzassociation .
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RT @mindingourelder: Caregiver Requests Tips for Family Visiting Mother in Memory Care.@inforum @egosancares .@LEA….
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How can family #caregivers manage their limited time most efficiently? Listen to this episode of @AARP Today's Tips Podcast with ideas drawn from our new book, The AARP #Caregiver Answer Book @JuliaLMayer23 @guilfordpress .
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Podcast Episode · Today's Tips from AARP · 07/08/2025 · 6m
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