mom knew hundreds of songs, but down in the valley was her go to
I had never heard Mom sing Down in the Valley. Ever. Until a couple of…
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5 powerful dementia care lessons i learned being my mom’s care partner
Being my mother’s primary care partner in various ways for ten years was one of…
an open letter and song request for country great kenny chesney on behalf of people who live with dementia and their family and friends
Dear Mr. Chesney, I love your song “While He Still Knows Who I Am,” but…
while he still knows who i am is beautiful and heart wrenching, but does it send the right message about love and connection?
Kenny Chesney’s song While He Still Knows Who I Am is about love, connection and…
7 ways to transform dementia care grief and suffering into joy and healing
Are you a dementia care partner who lives in a world full of grief, loss…
1 easy way you can help change the face of dementia care worldwide
“I LOVE your newsletter!” the email began. “I often share your stories with our students…
7 kinds of therapy i don’t want when i’m living with alzheimer disease
When I am living with Alzheimer disease, which I expect I will be one day,…
7 things you can do now to prepare for being a dementia care partner one day
Most family members who become dementia care partners do so out of necessity rather than…
exploring autism spectrum disorder and asperger’s syndrome
No, it’s not a typo. The headline does indeed read Asperger Syndrome and not Alzheimer…
7 ways to bring joy to your dying mom at christmas
December 17, 2018: This is the second time I’ve written about Gloria Gallagher and her daughter…