They Took Direct Flights to Heaven
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
Our blogger recalls how his mother and a beloved parishioner both died quickly and peacefully.
Health and Wellness
A Caregiving Q&A with Nikki DeLoach
By Celeste McCauley8 min read
Her Hallmark movies end happily ever after. How this actress finds hope in the real-life story of her father’s dementia
5 Lessons from a Long-Term Alzheimer’s Caregiver
By Luanne Bole-Becker7 min read
After nine years of caring for her husband she suggests releasing expectations, asking for help and more.
A Caregiver Is Reassured by the Universal Language of Love
By Luanne Holzloehner5 min read
Her husband changed as his dementia advanced, but a tender gesture proved he still cared.
The Truth About Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
By The Editors2 min read
Many understandably associate dementia with aging, but it can impact younger people, too.
A Normal Memory Lapse or a Harbinger of Dementia?
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Guideposts’ editor-in-chief reveals a common fear: that a normal loss of memory might mean something more dire.
Grow Sprouts for Fast, Easy Countertop Gardening
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Sprouting seeds is the very definition of simple, edible and satisfying indoor gardening.
Building Bridges Within the Communities They Serve
By Evan Miller4 min read
Building Community, a nationwide program—created by a Connecticut police chaplain—brings neighborhoods together through police-led projects and events.
What a Dog Can Teach Us About Forgiveness
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Nursing a grudge is not good for friendship, much less a strong faith.
Do You Consider Yourself a Caregiver?
By Michelle Palmer4 min read
Acknowledging your role can help to ease the burden of your responsibilities.
8 Ways to Improve Communication with Your Loved One’s Care Team
By Julie Hayes4 min read
Prepare in advance to get the information you need.
How Helping Others Can Be Its Own Reward
By Cindy Connolly3 min read
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to give more for those who need it.
