One summer, my parents and my 10-year-old nephew Jake were visiting me and I wanted an activity we could all do together. Jake knew his grandmother had something wrong with her but he didn’t know what to do about it. So I created a family...
Read moreSix Steps to Help People with Dementia Feel Comfortable and Connected during Holiday Gatherings
As we move into the holiday season, I think often of my mother Frances, who went through her last holidays with dementia. I wanted to share the season with her in ways that felt safe, comfortable, and honoring so I gradually developed these tips...
Read moreUnderstanding the Caregivers’ Journey
One of the great lessons I’ve learned from sharing my personal stories is just how connected we caregivers are, no matter where we live. As my life partner Ron Zoglin and I have traveled, we’ve offered a performance of my stories from this book...
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