By Eliezer Sobel, New Jersey, USA My mother had Alzheimer’s disease for twenty years until she passed at 95. Before then, she and my father visited several nursing homes and were horrified
By Jennifer Sullivan, Oregon, USA I am incredibly honored that my memoir, When the Window Closes: What I learned caring for my mom while she was alive and dying, is now part
By Alfredo Botello, California, USA “I can’t get it together.” Mom was staring at the paper calendar on the fridge, the 8.5” x 11” document which had organized her life for years,
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA Caring for someone with dementia can be full of challenges, surprises, and sometimes joy. For many, caregiving is thrust upon them with little warning and no
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA This special episode is our contribution to Podcasthon, a global collaboration of podcasters to raise awareness of their favorite charities. Our favorite charity is us. We
By Marilyn Raichle, Washington, USA I never expected to be a caregiver. Mom warned us. “Keep your distance. Your father and I will be in a safe place; there is nothing more
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, US Each dementia journey is unique in its own way, but lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) caregivers may face their own set of distinctive issues:
By Dana Walrath In the first few months that my mother Alice and dementia lived with me, she said, “You should quit your job and make art full time.” I promise you
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA In a health crisis, we often refer to our journey as a “battle.” We may see ourselves as “warriors.” This is true for those impacted by
Shelly Calcagno Ontario, Canada If you had told me 10 years ago that I would publish a book about my mom’s journey through Alzheimer’s, I wouldn’t have believed you. My writing dreams
