4 Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
By Jeff Bjorck8 min read
A clinical psychologist shares what he learned about dealing with Alzheimer’s while caring for his mother through her final years.
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.
Solving the Portion Puzzle
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Choosing the right portion size may be more important than you think.
7 Encouraging Bible Verses for Dementia Caregivers
By The Editors2 min read
A cofounder of Home Instead Senior Care shares Bible verses to comfort, encourage and inspire those who are caring for a loved one with dementia.
Healthy Eating Habits Are Critical
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
Many seniors neglect eating healthy, but staying on top of one’s eating habits will yield long term benefits.
Gene Wilder’s Widow Shares Heartfelt Essay on His Battle with Alzheimer’s
By Daisy Urgiles2 min read
A year after her husband’s death, Karen Wilder opens up about what it’s like caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
This New Nurse Discovered She Had a Hard-Earned Knack for Caregiving
By Rachel Christian9 min read
A nervous nurse-in-training finds a set of skills she never suspected she possessed, acquired during her husband’s recovery from a stroke.
4 Ways to Talk to Aging Parents About Hearing Loss
By Dr. Leisa Lyles-DeLeon2 min read
Audiologist Dr. Leisa Lyles-DeLeon shares her tips for having difficult conversations about hearing loss with aging parents.
What a Hospice Chaplain Learned About Life from Her Patients
By Ansley Roan8 min read
Kerry Egan, a hospice chaplain, discovered that listening to the stories of those near death offered her new insights into how to live, and challenged stereotypes about the dying. In her book, “On Living,” the dying aren’t saints and sages, dispensing advice from under a halo.
Someone Cares: Chart-a-Life
By Barbara Nagle2 min read
One of her first tasks as a volunteer lead her to a creative inspirational project to get to know caregiving patients personally.
A Mail Carrier’s Instincts Save a Life and Start a Friendship
By Lisa Guernsey2 min read
This mail carrier noticed something wasn’t right at one of the homes on her route. Her quick action made all the difference.
6 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Caregivers
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
Here are a few easy, last-minute gift ideas sure to please any caregiver this holiday season.
