A Story of Resilience, Recovery & the Power of Service Dogs
Hazel the Wonder (Service) Dog, Now Available
When Helping Becomes Caregiving
Asking for help. The gentle words that are often hard to find, even amongst the closest and strongest relationships!
Itâs Showtime!
âBetelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse!â
âIt's showtime!â â Delia Deetz, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
For caregivers, that phrase can feel surprisingly familiar.
Not because we're summoning a mischievous ghost, but because sometimes all it takes is the announcement of company coming, a family gathering, a doctor's appointment, or a social eventâand suddenly it's showtime.
Why Living Benefits Make Life Insurance More Valuable Than Ever
Understanding living benefits isnât just about insurance. Itâs about understanding options. Itâs about knowing what tools may already be available to help create breathing room during some of lifeâs most overwhelming moments.
Lewy, This Is Todd, Todd Meet Lewy
Lewy, Meet Todd. Todd, this is Lewy.
Apparently youâll be hanging out?
âUnremarkableâ⊠Until Itâs Not
The moments when your loved one becomes fearfulâŠ
overwhelmedâŠ
or just plain scared of whatâs happening around them.
Quiet Powerful Moments
The moments when your loved one becomes fearfulâŠ
overwhelmedâŠ
or just plain scared of whatâs happening around them.
Clinical Trials & LBD: Hope, Reality, and the Bigger Picture
Clinical trials can make a different ⊠in the long run.
The Power Of The Dry Erase Pen
Enter: The Dry Erase Pen
Simple. Small. Easy to tuck into your bag.
But powerful.
Because when so much feels out of your controlâŠ
this is one thing you can take ownership of.
Just Keep Swimming: Finding Light In The Sweet Unknown
Taking a little bit of wisdom from a sweet little blue fish ⊠just keep swimming.
Is It Dementia⊠or Is It Personality?
One of the hardest â and most confusing â parts of caregiving is this question:
âIs this the disease⊠or is this who theyâve always been?â
No Is A Complete Sentence
It really is okay to say no. No is a complete sentence in the caregiving world!
Why People with Dementia Crave Chocolate: A Frazzled Caregiver Reality Check
Itâs almost Valentineâs Day - Letâs talk chocolate!
Hazel the Wonder (Service) Dog: The Girl Who Changed Everything đŸ
When the world felt like it was falling apart, Hazel was there.
Fah-la-la-oh my
Thereâs the hustle and bustle, the constant movement, the off-schedule days that blur together, and the steady hum of activity that feels impossible to turn down.
Mourning The Loss
I miss the things we used to do. I miss the person he used to be. I miss the version of âusâ that existed before dementia changed the rules.
Activate Offensive Line!
I see the wobble, the slight jerking of his body, and I know whatâs next.
Living With âITâ
We all know IT. Stephen King made sure of that.
His IT lurked in the shadows, waiting to jump out and terrify us when we least expected it.
But the IT that lives in our house is different.
Our IT is Lewy body dementia.
Clean-up Is A Scout Badge, right?
One day, youâre helping your loved one with appointments, medications, reminders, and logistics. The next, youâre helping with personal careâbathing, dressing, toileting, grooming. Tasks that are deeply private. Tasks that many of us never imagined doing for someone we love.
âWait ⊠What Kind of Dementia Is It?â
Itâs most important getting the right diagnosis as it helps caregivers know what to expectâand how best to support their loved one.