When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, celebrating anything is a challenge. For our family, dementia was…
Ray Burow
As a former caregiver to an elderly parent who had Alzheimer’s disease, Florida-based Ray counts it a privilege to write columns discussing the day-to-day challenges associated with the onslaught of memory loss. Fighting a relentless foe, caregivers find themselves in the deep trenches, right alongside their loved ones. Her goal is to assist the caregiver on their journey by encouraging them to keep trudging through the mire of uncertainty. She writes, “I will be your harbinger of better days to come, so that you’ll know it’s possible to make it through the dark hours, and that even a difficult journey through Alzheimer’s disease can be punctuated with optimism. May you find joy on your journey.”
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Articles by Ray Burow
I made a promise a few years ago, more to myself than anyone. I promised that if I were ever…
On any given day in our family, back when all four grandparents were alive, they were thick as thieves with…
My mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease ended more than 10 years ago. I miss her, but don’t get me…
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I hope you’re enjoying all that the summer months have to offer. In my case and possibly in yours, caregiving…