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Twitter Chat With "Your Turn To Care" Host, Holly Robinson Peete

On May 2nd "Your Turn To Care" and host Holly Robinson Peete had a Twitter chat on eldercare and her experiences as a caregiver to her father. Holly offered wonderful insight on what being a caregiver meant to her and answered several questions from folks regarding their own caregiving journey.

Hi @hollyrpeete! Are you ready for our Twitter Chat?
— Your Turn To Care(@YourTurnToCare) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare yep!
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare Dad had advanced Parkinson's and the begining stages of dementia. He started wandering.He was becoming a danger to himself-
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare I had to bring him from his beloved NY to like with me in LA. So hard. #eldercare
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare Totally unprepared for how hard it would be to care for my dad full time. I had no where to turn. Needed a community...
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare why #YourTurnToCare is so vital! A community sharing resources....I saw no such outlet back when my dad moved in
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare...I mean- How do you talk about a living will with your parents, take the car keys or discuss eldercare attorneys??
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@winterman93 @YourTurnToCare it's not easy...
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

Is it time to ASK for help? Watch NEW episode of Your Turn To Care tonight at 8pm on KCET. Learn about @eldercare @caregiving resources
— Your Turn To Care(@YourTurnToCare) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare My Family coped as best they could. My husband was so considerate with him. But it was extremely hard on me. I took on A LOT
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare ...I was fortunate to have emotional support but financially logistically and physically it was all on me... #eldercare
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@winterman93 @YourTurnToCare yes we all agree on that but certain members take on more and are impacted to a greater degree
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@TannersDad @YourTurnToCare #sandwichgeneration!
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare that's sticky...there needs to be an "A" caregiver- someone trusted and designated to lead. Put loved 1 first
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

I am doing a twitterchat on #Eldercare and #Caregiving - series I hosted @YourTurnToCare airs tonight on KCET in LA...In other markets soon
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

Are you taking care of an elderly family member? It's not easy... #eldercare #caregiving @YourTurnToCare
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare Putting my father in a care facility was The HARDEST decision ever...
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare ...I promised my dad that I would never put him in a "home".you take care of your own. It was heartbreaking but...
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare ...But as the dementia got worse I realized I was doing him and my family a disservice to continue taking care of him 24/7.
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@lovebrowngirl there's so much info out there folks don't know to help #eldercare
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@StephDCottrell @YourTurnToCare really?? I knew I liked you! lol
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@emilie0814 xoxo
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@dmarie131 @YourTurnToCare Hard but so glad you have a helpful family!!
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@RealEstateSally @YourTurnToCare xoxo
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@Dawn_McGlan @YourTurnToCare hardest thing... #eldercare
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare I didn't even know what a geriatric care manager was! Here is a great link to help bit.ly/I9yA0t
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@YourTurnToCare YES! Helpful links specific medical & legal forms everycaregiver needs to have: bit.ly/JBKToJ bit.ly/zQJkUR
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@SPITFYATHEFLAME Nice son!
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@lilsoprano @YourTurnToCare wow... amazing what we can do xo
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@hollyrpeete Thank you @hollyrpeete!! Look for Holly on YourTurnToCare on KCET tonight at 8pm and nationally in July.
— Your Turn To Care(@YourTurnToCare) May 2, 2012

Welcome!! "@YourTurnToCare: Thank U Look for Holly on YourTurnToCare on KCET tonight in LA at 8pm and nationally in July." #eldercare
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 2, 2012

@hollyrpeete @YourTurnToCare. I agree Holly...takes patience and support.Caregivers must remember to take time & care for themselves too.
— MiChelle Jeneen (@MiChelleJeneen) May 2, 2012