Giving away a story of dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease

If you read to the bottom of my previous post, you might be surprised to learn that there is one book I am more than happy to just give to anyone who might find it useful. Miles to Go: An Alzheimer Journal is free for the next few days on Amazon. Beyond that, since the … Continue reading Giving away a story of dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease

Remembering Mom today

Remembering Mom today, in an excerpt from Miles to Go. Her friends called her Mickey when she was a little girl. I only learned that when I was sorting through her things one day, deciding what to throw away and what to keep. I read the little book where her eighth-grade classmates had signed their names … Continue reading Remembering Mom today

Sometimes words can heal

Music can be soothing and therapeutic. The same is true of words. If you are struggling to take care of aging parents, you may find some comfort and value in the many resources available through Inside Aging Patient Care. Denver counselor, therapist and writer Carol Leavenworth met my sister recently and invited me to write … Continue reading Sometimes words can heal