2. Spirit

Spirit

Articles for you, the caregiver, that feed your soul and heighten your spirits.

Inspiration

You're Looking At Me Like I Live Here, And I Don't

by SCOTT KIRSCHENBAUM

In the fall of 2008, I wrote a screenplay I intended to film entirely in an Alzheimer’s unit. After…

Happiness

Rockin' the Walker

by MEGAN JONES

I can say with the utmost certainty that my grandma has no idea who Salt-N-Pepa are. It’s hard to…

Happiness

Joy from a simple, 10-cent balloon

by MIKE GOOD

My friend Jack served our country as a Marine, and at more than 6 foot tall, he is not a small guy.…

Inspiration

7 Surprising Facts About Caregivers

by MEGAN JONES

It's always a good time to honor and recognize the spouses, family members and friends who dedicate…

Inspiration

Caring for the Alzheimer’s Caregiving Saint

by JANE E. BRODY

Paul Divinigracia does not consider himself a saint. But to observe how he cares for his wife, Virgie,…

Inspiration

Hell no, we won't go!

by MEGAN JONES

Boomers won’t take old-style seniors’ homes lying down; they want to do things their way. Janet…