Albert does not recall his beloved Josie with whom he ran through the tall grassy meadows as a child. Fortunately, Josie still remembers. She visits Albert in the care home–g[...]
What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again? What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from he[...]
Two readers took time to write about how “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk though Alzheimer’s is helping them. Their letters are posted here with [...]
In order to survive, caregivers must take a RESPITE from time to time. One of the biggest obstacles faced by caregivers is the feeling that there is no time to take care of oneself[...]
Over 40,000 of Caring.com’s members care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. To help them and you, Caring.com recently launched a customizable free resource that provides[...]
The message of Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye became especially relevant to me last week after my nephew was in a freak accident that left him brain dead and on l[...]
Toward the end of my father’s life, he had difficulty chewing food and eventually swallowing. I didn’t know it then. One morning, while feeding him breakfast at the nursing home, I[...]
A beautifully created book. Easy to read, featuring a photo on every other page. Mother-daughter co-authors, Gayle Alexander and Anne Alexander Vincent, present Gayle’s work as the[...]
How does he do it? Trying to answer the following question prompts geriatric physician, Dr. David Dosa, on a quest. How does Oscar, an ordinary cat in a nursing home, know who is g[...]
You’re a caregiver. Now what? The Caregiver’s Compass: How to Navigate with Balance & Effectiveness Using Mindful Caregiving will give you direction as you navigate the road ah[...]
A delightful story that inspires caregiving hope and joy. Louise Carey, writer, speaker, wife, and mother of four, paints an endearing portrait of caring for her ninety-four-year-o[...]
