May 06, 2025

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Articles for tag: caregiving, dementia awareness, Dementia Care

A Bus Ticket to Ireland and a Boarding Pass to Heaven

Breeda Kelly Miller shares the tender, humorous, and heartbreaking story of caring for her mother Mary through dementia, reminding us that love endures even in goodbye. By Steven Sheldon Note: The Sun Times News presents The Long Goodbye, a series sharing the journeys of families who cared for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms ...

When Grandpa Started Fading Away

In this moving story from The Long Goodbye series, Sharon Mischakoff reflects on the love, loss, and lessons learned while caring for her husband Matthew through early onset Alzheimer’s. Photo: Matthew Mischakoff reading to Skyla Widmayer and Samantha Phelps. Photo by Sharon Burkhardt McGill Mischakoff The Sun Times News presents The Long Goodbye, a series ...

Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Community: A Path Toward Inclusivity

Understanding the Importance of Supporting Individuals and Families Affected by Dementia Photo: Dementia Friendly Saline Founder, Jim Mangi. Photo by Carleen Nelson-Nesvig As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise across the United States, communities are stepping up to become more inclusive and supportive of families living with this challenging condition. On Monday, September 16th, ...