How to Ask Others for Help with Caregiving
By The Editors2 min read
If you’re a caregiver who feels as though you’re carrying a heavy load alone, here are some ways you can ask friends and family to chip in.
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How One Bombing Survivor Overcame Injuries and Fear
By Rebekah Gregory9 min read
In Guideposts‘ April 2017 cover story, this young mother shares how she survived the Boston Marathon bombing. Could she survive the aftermath?
She Kept Her Mom’s Promise to Honor Her Mother and Father
By Kathryn Cron8 min read
She feared her life as a caregiver would be limited. Instead, it opened up new opportunities, including the chance to forge a loving relationship with her grandfather.
Jen Bricker: Flipping the World Upside Down
By Ginger Rue12 min read
Aerialist, acrobat, and motivational speaker Jen Bricker discusses her book, her dogged pursuit of her dreams and the surprising fashion in which she met her birth family.
Guideposts Classics: Ruth Bell Graham on Faith and Family
By Ruth Bell Graham7 min read
In this story from December 1955, the wife of Rev. Billy Graham shares how she and her husband make their daily duties into a divine service for their family.
Guideposts Classics: Dolly Parton on Happiness
By Dolly Parton9 min read
In this story from July 2004, country music legend Dolly Parton shares her secrets for living a positive life, filled with love, joy and gratitude.
Wandering 911: What To Do When a Person with Dementia Goes Missing
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives2 min read
When a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia disorder goes missing, take action with these steps immediately.
Help For Managing Wandering Behaviors: Proactive Steps That Could Make A Difference
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives3 min read
Learn how to prepare and cope with wandering symptoms from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia disorder to keep your loved ones out of harm’s way.
Six Signs Someone with Alzheimer’s Might Wander: These Triggers Could Put Individuals At Risk
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives3 min read
It’s important to be familiar with these symptoms of Alzheimer’s and what actions to take to prevent wandering from happening.
An Adoptee from China Finds Peace in His Mother’s Singing
By Becky Bearden4 min read
After three miscarriages, a mother adopts her son half a world away in Beijing, China and he is comforted by a familiar lullaby. The moment was overwhelming for the both of them.
The Crocheted Caps That Showed She Cared
By Mary Whitney2 min read
Though she was no expert crafter, she loved crocheting caps for her loved ones and the residents of a homeless women’s shelter, but were her oddly shaped efforts appreciated?
Kristin Chenoweth: A Special Christmas Tradition
Listen as star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth, featured in Guideposts’ The Joys of Christmas 2016, shares a special recollection of a memorable holiday breakfast.