Caring For Carlys

Caregiving changed my life in ways I never expected. What started with confusion and misdiagnosis turned into purpose.

This is our real, unfiltered journey through early-onset Alzheimer’s, caregiving, hospice, and life after.

My mom was misdiagnosed with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders for years before being correctly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2021.

Now I’m turning that pain into purpose and misdiagnosis into meaning so others feel seen and supported.

With a background in healthcare, I navigate this journey from both sides while living it as a daughter, caregiver, and sandwich caregiver.

I’ve been a panelist with Stanford Health Care, including the Palliative Care breakout at the 2025 Coalition for Compassionate Care of California conference, and featured on The Heart of Hospice podcast and BeingPatient.com.

I’m open to speaking, panels, research projects, and collaborations to help reach more caregivers.
Contact: Caringforcarlys@gmail.com