November 19, 2025 by
The holidays are full of sparkle, but let’s be honest: the ornaments with the biggest shine aren’t the glittery ones from the store. They’re the ones with a story. The macaroni star held together by too much glue. The Popsicle-stick snowflake that somehow survived three decades. The ornament that’s just a picture of Uncle Joe’s dog wearing a Santa beard (and still makes everyone laugh every year). (more…)
November 12, 2025 by
Dad shuffles a little when he walks, his steps uneven, his balance sometimes shaky. It’s all part and parcel of Parkinson’s disease. But research is revealing a surprising new tool that can help with Parkinson’s walking challenges. And it’s so simple, it can literally be used anywhere, any time. (more…)
November 6, 2025 by
If you’ve ever tried getting someone with Alzheimer’s ready for a doctor’s appointment, you know it’s rarely as simple as “let’s go.” There are layers of stress: convincing them to put on a coat, handling confusion about why they’re leaving the house, navigating anxiety in the car, and then bracing for the unfamiliar chaos of waiting rooms and fluorescent lights. What should be a simple trip can feel like climbing a mountain. (more…)
October 17, 2025 by
For many people, a headache is a passing nuisance. A glass of water, a Tylenol or two, or a short nap, and the ache fades into the background. But for someone living with COPD, a headache can feel heavier, more stubborn, and often tied to something deeper than a missed meal or a stressful day. (more…)
August 6, 2025 by
Ask someone about their favorite sports memory, and chances are you’ll see their face light up. Maybe it was the thrill of being the star football player on the varsity team, the time they got to meet a legendary baseball hero, or their dad teaching them to shoot hoops in the driveway. If you’re using sports to connect with someone with dementia, these moments can feel surprisingly fresh—and can spark engagement in remarkable ways. (more…)
July 21, 2025 by
Cancer often introduces itself in a thousand different ways. Sometimes it’s a dramatic entrance – an emergency room visit, a biopsy result, a word no one wanted to say out loud. Other times it’s a slow burn, a handful of symptoms that don’t quite add up until they suddenly do. But however it begins, one truth tends to follow closely behind: cancer doesn’t affect just one person. It affects everyone around them. And knowing what to expect as a cancer caregiver is paramount. (more…)
June 16, 2025 by
Sometimes it’s not what’s said that causes someone with dementia to react…it’s what’s around them. A moved piece of furniture. A shadow across the floor. A face they don’t recognize in a familiar room. These subtle changes might go unnoticed by most, but for someone with cognitive decline, these environmental triggers for dementia can make familiar surroundings feel suddenly unfamiliar, even threatening. (more…)
April 4, 2025 by
You’ve likely experienced it before: an older loved one with dementia becomes stuck on a thought, anxious about something that isn’t a real threat, or determined to do something unsafe. No amount of logic seems to help. Trying to reason with someone with dementia only escalates the situation. It’s frustrating, emotional, and exhausting. (more…)
March 19, 2025 by
For many, the simple act of conversation is a joy taken for granted. A shared chuckle over a steaming cup of coffee, recounting cherished memories, or expressing affection with a heartfelt “I love you”—these moments form the fabric of our daily lives. However, problems with speaking for someone with Parkinson’s disease can make even simple communications challenging. (more…)
February 14, 2025 by
Chronic illness has a way of reshaping life, for both the person living with it and you as a family caregiver. You can see how it changes the rhythm of their days, forcing them to adjust plans and find new ways to manage the unexpected. While the illness may create obstacles, it doesn’t have to define their life—or yours! Here are 10 creative tools to help someone you love not just cope, but discover how to begin thriving with a chronic health condition. (more…)