It’s All Right to Break Thanksgiving Traditions
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
When you’re too tired to pull off a big celebration, why not switch things up for you and your loved one?
Caregiving
Whether you or a family member is caring for a spouse, parent or loved one, find support in articles, advice, prayers, and inspirational stories for caregivers.
5 Stress-Reducing Benefits of In-Home Care
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
Certified Care Consultant Theresa Wilbanks shares lessons for coping learned through her personal care journey with her dad.
How to Avoid Getting Mired in Caregiver Guilt
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
The geropsychologist who founded Dementia Careblazers says it’s your thinking about a situation, rather than the situation itself, that makes the difference.
10 Tips to Stave Off Caregiving-Related Social Isolation
By Cindy Connolly7 min read
A host of health benefits come from maintaining meaningful connections.
Beyond Words: Nonverbal Cues and Dementia
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
As word skills decline, caregivers must rely more on what’s unspoken to communicate with their loved ones.
A Caregiving Devotion of Christmas Comfort
By Susan A. Karas2 min read
Take refuge in this devotion selection from the Guideposts’ devotional magazine for caregivers, Strength and Grace.
Spirit Lifting: Colorful Memories of a Departed Mother
By Andrea Doering1 min read
Alzheimer’s robbed her mother of so much, but the pair continued to connect through her mom’s love of art and color.
Their Love Deepened Despite His Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
By Ginny Karel Womack10 min read
The unsettling symptoms of undiagnosed early-stage dementia drove this loving couple apart for a time, but God reunited them.
5 Ways Music Can Help People Living with Dementia
By The Editors2 min read
Play their favorites, coordinate songs with an activity and other tips to help your loved one living with dementia.
When Your Loved One Needs a Patient Advocate
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
Two experts in this helping field discuss what you can do as a caregiver and how independent advocates can step in when you’re overwhelmed.
How to Comfort a Loved One Who Has Moved In
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
For an older adult, feeling secure in a new home goes beyond safety modifications.
Memory Loss After Stroke: What to Know to Help Your Loved One
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Vascular dementia brought on by stroke causes symptoms that are similar to Alzheimer’s, so it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.