Seeking Hope After Christmas
What is the best way to extend the Christmas season into the new year? How can we approach 2016 with added hope and joy?
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Finding Hope at Christmas
Especially at Christmas, caregivers and families feel the sting of Alzheimer’s and dementia. We hang ornaments and remember past Decembers when our loved ones decorated the tree, sang Christmas carols and laughed while opening presents. Smells from the kitchen spike memories of Christmas cookies, cinnamon and nutmeg, that special family recipe for peppernuts. Yet now
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Hope in Finding the Story
As I drove up to the multi-storied house, the “Estate Sale” sign reminded me of my mission. Look for something I could use at work – some objects that would bring encouragement to the women I coach: maybe a pot of flowers, some beautiful cards, a trinket I could give away. What I didn’t expect
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Hope Goes Undercover
Except for sports and the news, I watch little TV. But one show intrigues me, and I am beginning to become a fan. “Undercover Boss” creates a situation where the boss disguises himself or herself and goes undercover to discover how the business really works. Usually the boss realizes that working in the factory or
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Hope Finds a Purpose for Christmas Cards
Throughout the years, I have received many beautiful Christmas cards. So…what to do with them after Christmas? Just pitch them while cleaning up all the decorations and torn wrappings? No way. Sometimes I frame cards. One framed card hangs in my office – a reminder to stay in JOY all through the year. But my
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Christmas with Reverend G
Some of my readers have wondered what Reverend G does for Christmas. So I asked her, and she said: Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays, and even with my Alzheimer’s I remember so many past memories. My beloved Jacob in his Lone Ranger pajamas, tearing into his presents and so excited to
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7 Holiday Tips for Dealing with Alzheimer’s
How should we best handle the holidays when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease? The calendar reminds us that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and soon after comes Christmas. As much as we enjoy the family time, the abundance of good food and the reminders to be thankful – we also
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Christmas with the Red Booties
“Why do you have those red shoes on your tree?” a little friend asked me. She pointed to the felt shoes that hang at the front of my tree. “Ah…that is a wonderful story,” I said, “and it began many years ago. Would you like to hear it?” Her dark brown eyes twinkled as she
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The Secret to Our Family Peppernuts
When a family is dealing with Alzheimer’s, holiday memories often center around the good times and particularly – food. One of my favorite memories is making peppernuts with Mom. The smell of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon merged together with enough flour to break my arm when I stirred the giant bowl full of dough. We
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7 Holiday Tips for Dealing with Alzheimer’s
How should we deal with our Alzheimer’s loved one during the holidays? The calendar reminds us that Thanksgiving is only a week away and soon after comes Christmas. As much as we enjoy the family time, the abundance of good food and the reminders to be thankful – we also have to remember how stressful
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