Caregiving
Are You Caring for a Dog with Dementia?
Calling all caregivers of dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction. We want to hear your stories.
No Need to Go It Alone
When my mom had major dental surgery, I thought I could manage her care without ...
Silent Night, Sleepless Night
Moonlight peeks through the window blinds, streaking the shadows of my darkened room. I lie in be ...
A Complicated Gift
It was mid-morning, mid-COVID lockdown when my brother sent a text in our group chat: “I’m se ...
The Gift of Giving
“Do you want a back rub or a foot rub?” I ask my husband, Jean-Claude, on one of his rare sic ...
The Art of Giving
The keeper of all things family, my mother. She planned the gatherings and celebrations and ...
3 Ways to Evaluate Your Loved One’s Wellness When You Visit
You can get a good read on an older adult’s health issues by asking yourself key questions.
Dos and Don’ts of Caring for an Older Adult with Mental Illness
Mental health changes are not a “normal part of aging” so it’s important to recognize and address the symptoms.
Bright Moments
My mother-in-law sat at the kitchen table while I fixed dinner. Suffering with Alzheimer’s, she ...
Peace Like a River
“I’ve got peace like a river…” I sang softly, while sitting at the bedside of Janis, who ...
That Lovely Word, Yes
My husband Kevin paused the player and grabbed his ringing phone. “Oh, dear. Yes, I understand. ...
The Sound of Love
Mom couldn’t get around much after her hip operation, so I was staying with her day and night u ...
In All Circumstances
Pretty tall order, I thought as I closed my daily devotional. I’d risen early, needing ...
Inspirational QUOTES
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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
