5 Conversations to Have About Your Final Years
By The Editors2 min read
If you find daunting the prospect of preparing for your final years, here are five tips that may prove helpful.
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.
The Facts About 8 Common Alzheimer’s Myths
By Jessica Toomer8 min read
Two leading names in the Alzheimer’s research community help set the record straight about what to expect with the disease.
This Caregiver Depended on God for Help
By Ann Parker5 min read
She was too busy taking care of everyone else until she had to. Everyone needs a little help, even if you don’t want to admit it.
The Unlikely Caregiver That Changed Her Mind
By Kathleen Deyer Bolduc5 min read
Mohamed was not the answer to prayer that I’d expected. But he was the one that we needed.
Spiritual Remedies: Bible-Based Tips on How to Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Ty’Ann Brown shares a few spiritual remedies for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
A Smile from His Wife Gave This Alzheimer’s Caregiver Hope
By Gus Gustafson4 min read
His wife had Alzheimer’s disease and somehow managed to smile at others throughout her struggles.
Being a Caregiver Unlocked His Potential
By David Silvey2 min read
It sounded like a simple enough arrangement—help out a student with cerebral palsy. Little did he know what was in store over the next few weekends.
6 Ways You Can Help a Caregiver
By Mary Lou Carney3 min read
Her nephew’s legs were paralyzed from having multiple surgeries on his legs and was bound to a wheelchair. Her sister had to become a caregiver for her son — these helpful tips eased the burden.
After Retirement, Being a Caregiver Was the Right Choice
By Alec Rogers3 min read
He still had something to give after retiring and choosing the caregiving path made all the difference in the world.
The Comforting Picture That Eased Her Concerns
By Shirley McDowell2 min read
She was worried about her independent mother transitioning into a nursing home. The Lord sent a sign of comfort to ease her anxiety.
Guideposts Classics: Brooke Shields’ 4 Tips for Helping a Friend Cope with Depression
By Brooke Shields6 min read
In this story from August 2005, actress Brooke Shields, who lost a dear friend to suicide, shares the lessons she learned from that experience—and from her own struggle with depression.
Personalized Playlists Could Lessen Alzheimer’s Symptoms
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
A new study suggests that personalized musical playlists may make caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s that much easier.