It can be stressful asking for help when overwhelmed by life. The time to be brave and reach out is truly when you are sandwiched between taking care of your parent while juggling a career, rearing your own kids, or going through a divorce, or, in our guest's case, all of the above. Meet Amy, a good friend who advises us to open up to people in our communities to find our tribe of helpers. They are out there... if you seek it.
A good place to start is with these resources:
Alzheimer's Association Helpline: 800-272-3900
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
9 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-find-a-therapist
Eldercare Locator- Public Service of the US Administration on Aging
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
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