Valentine’s Day: It’s a special holiday many of us spend recognizing and appreciating our significant others. However, if you are caring for a l…
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Loved One with Dementia
February 13, 2017
Home for the Holidays
December 13, 2016
The holiday season is in full swing. For many, that means visiting with family and friends, enjoying home-cooked meals, or reveling in much-needed pea…
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Self Care for Caregivers: Why is it so important?
November 1, 2016
As anyone who has ever been responsible for the care of another can attest, being a caregiver can be a physically- and emotionally-challenging task, a…
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Having the talk with a family member
October 3, 2016
The message on my voicemail was simply, “Call me when you can, I have a question to ask you.” The caller was my aunt, just turned 70, who has rel…
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Gavin Lawrence
August 8, 2016
A Light in the Midst of Darkness In February 2015, Gavin Lawrence’s 78-year-old mother — who has dementia — disappeared from her DC condo. Gavi…
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Caroline Scully
August 8, 2016
Two of us can't do what Iona does It’s hard enough taking care of one parent with a serious illness. Imagine taking care of two — while livin…
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Linda Heaney and Bob Blinn
July 9, 2016
Love Story Theirs is a love story that began on Christmas Eve, 1989. Linda Heaney and Bob Blinn were married 21/2 years later — the second marr…
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