Living & Loving with Alzheimer’s: Minnie & Roselia

Living & Loving with Alzheimer’s: Minnie & Roselia

Feb 13, 2020 | Caregiving

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to recognize real love in all of it’s forms. Minnie Fields, whose beloved mother, Roselia, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 77. Though Minnie has become her mother’s full-time caregiver,...
Living & Loving With Alzheimer’s

Living & Loving With Alzheimer’s

Feb 10, 2020 | Caregiving

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to recognize real love in all of it’s forms. First, we’ll meet Tracy Reading and his wife, Pauli. Pauli was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 54, but Tracy’s unwavering love...
Why Connection is So Important During the Holidays

Why Connection is So Important During the Holidays

Dec 9, 2019 | Caregiving

The holiday season often connotes a time of joy and happiness, but for those who live far from loved ones, the holidays can be extra stressful. Fortunately, there are things you can do to create a sense of community, according to Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a psychology...
Mim’s Purple Secret

Mim’s Purple Secret

Dec 9, 2019 | Caregiving

Mary Anne Pastino (Mim) was a noted watercolorist for over 20 years, with a primary focus on flowers. Her work has been shown at a number of public and private galleries. In 2011, Mim was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but managed to continue to paint through 2016....
The Surprising Benefits of Being a Caregiver

The Surprising Benefits of Being a Caregiver

Nov 19, 2019 | Caregiving

By Dave Singleton If you could use some reminders about the positive sides of this often-challenging role, consider these 10 rewarding (and sometimes surprising) aspects of caregiving. 1. Caregiving Gives You a Sense of Purpose When the veils are ripped back, we often...