Caregiving
Are You Caring for a Dog with Dementia?
Calling all caregivers of dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction. We want to hear your stories.
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.
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. ...
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.
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 ...
A Day of Pampering
Holding tight to my mother, I carefully helped her out of the shower. I had bathed her and washed ...
Circle of Life
My mother had been in the hospital for two months. I wanted to take her home, but things kept get ...
From Faith to Glory
One Sunday morning, I watched my mother make a beeline for the pew of her friend Faith. They’d ...
Inspirational QUOTES
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If you can live with less of what you have, you can be more of who you are.
