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Mirela learns about financial planning and other important issues that a caregiver should know. It has been two years since Maribel was diagnosed with dementia. During this time, the family has come together to face the adversities with unity, courage, and love.

Mirela learns about financial planning and other important issues that a caregiver should know. She knows that her mom's dementia will continue to worsen, but she understands now more than ever that their time together is invaluable; Maribel, Mirela and the entire family appreciates every moment.

Mario's mysterious behavior unravels, and Mirela uses Assertive Communication to talk some sense into her brother Jose Luis. The family comes up with an invaluable realization.

Esperanza is also learning the hard way about her grandmother's disease. With the help of Pleasant Activities and other techniques, the whole family comes together solidifying their bonds, except one: Mario's mysterious behavior has Mirela even starting to consider divorce!

Maribel's dementia is so advanced that it even takes a toll on Patricia, the social worker. Mirela feels complete despair. However, she still finds strength within her family, her friend Adriana, and the programs offered by diverse organizations. She faces adversity with courage.

With the help of the whole family, Mirela is able to care for Maribel and face the dementia hardships as best they can. Esperanza is ready to perform her show for her grandmother, and Mario has vowed his full support to the cause. The only one missing out is still Jose Luis.

Maribel's dementia is reaching a new stage; she is now starting to hallucinate. Mirela, however, has learned how to deal with difficult situations such as this one. She also tries to talk Mario into not being an overprotective dad.

There are many techniques to help caregivers reduce stress and improve his/her quality of life and also the person with dementia who is the care receiver. Mirela is learning about Positive Thinking and Pleasant Activities.

Mirela's stress from caregiving is affecting her private life. Is Mario really up to something? Or is she just a victim of her own jealousy?

Communicating with a person with dementia is not easy, especially as the disease progresses. Mirela is having difficulties communicating with her mother, and with her antiquated brother, but is also learning techniques to reduce her stress. It also helps her to talk to other people, including her best friend Adriana, who have dealt with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

Mirela's stress is increasing, posing a great threat to her health. Still skeptic at the programs for caregivers, she feels guilty and lost. Meanwhile, Mario and Ramiro have another episode, as the latter continues to win her heart and the family's acceptance.

Gradually, Mirela starts applying the diverse advice and strategies from the programs that Patricia gave her. It helps her reduce her stress and become a stronger caregiver, but she will still need a lot of help. Meanwhile, Esperanza plans a show for her grandmother, and Ramiro's romantic intentions encounter a grumpy obstacle called Mario.

Maribel's dementia advances and Mirela's denial grows more stubborn, which begins to negatively affect her family interactions. She is a strong, hard-working mother, who can fix anything, but will her pride allow her to accept external help?

Mirela reluctantly visits Patricia the Social Worker, and receives advice but still in disbelief. Meanwhile, Gracia, the eldest daughter, starts a secret, romantic relationship with Ramiro.

Maribel, is already in her first stage of Alzheimer's disease. Mirela finds helpful advice from her friend Adriana, whose Mother-in-law had a painful experience with the disease. As if life was not stressful enough, Mirela finds Mario's behavior very suspicious.

Mirela's mom, Maribel, waits for diagnosis, and uncertainty grows within the family.

As dementia signs start to appear, so does denial.

Keeping up with their traditions, the Lopez are celebrating Maribel's birthday, mother of Mirela and Jose Luis, and grandmother to Gracia and Esperanza. Maribel loves poetry, and when it's time to recite her poems as usual, they notice something is different.