I won’t let it prevail. I’ll try not to fail to answer joyfully.
Caregiver Story: The Edge
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Category: Stories
Dementia Square Dance
Now, we are experiencing a different kind of square dance … a dance “between mild aggravation and joy.”
A Lasting Friendship
Maybe, I could help reawaken Bob with music. Maybe I could write a new ending to “Puff, the Magic Dragon” to comfort those affected by Alzheimer’s.
Caregiver Story: My Aunt Sue and Uncle Dale
I will always remember how my aunt Sue’s face lit up when she heard the sound of my uncle Dale’s voice.
Loving and Laughing – An Alzheimer’s Caregiver Story
While caring for her husband who had Alzheimer’s, Polly Burns learned to cherish moments of love and laughter along the way.
Singalongs Are a Pocket of Joy for People With Alzheimer’s
Article from The Dallas Morning News, originally titled “Songs & Smiles’ singalongs are a pocket of joy for people with Alzheimer’s.”
Why We Created a Dementia-Friendly Magazine
With every page of every issue, we’re working to create new opportunities for families to experience new moments of joy and connection.
Handyman – A Caregiver Story
Family and friends need to get involved. Sometimes that just means being around, seeing what needs to be done, and doing what you can to ease the burden … if even only for a moment.
Balancing Act – A Caregiver Story
A loving daughter shares about caring for her parents who are both living with dementia.
Why Bother Visiting? – A Caregiver Story
A woman encourages her mother to keep visiting her husband living with dementia, even after he seems unable to recognize her.
When Words Fail
One simple smile can express love, kindness, approval, and encouragement. Smiles connect when words fail.
Learning to Face Alzheimer’s With Joy
As Trish used her teaching skills, she taught us it was okay to look for new ways of doing things.