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January 18, 2021January 14, 2021

Anticipating 2021 When Caregiving Feels Like ‘Groundhog Day’

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

Happy belated New Year! Can you remember a time when people looked forward so much to the start of a new year? The anticipation has been nearly palpable, as ... Read more

December 21, 2020December 17, 2020

Directory Connects Alzheimer’s Caregivers With Valuable Resources

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

“It’s that time of year / When the world falls in love / Every song you hear seems to say / Merry Christmas …” These words pulled from “The ... Read more

December 14, 2020December 10, 2020

Choosing Appropriate Gifts for Alzheimer’s Patients and Family Caregivers

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

‘Tis the season of giving, but finding an appropriate and enjoyable gift for the person in your life who has Alzheimer’s disease can leave you in a quandary. Gifting ... Read more

December 7, 2020December 3, 2020

Finding That Conquering Spirit

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

In each of us is an innate desire to survive, even to thrive. A healthy mind drives us through internal and external conquests. Driven by innateness, some humans feel ... Read more

November 23, 2020November 19, 2020

Don’t Let Alzheimer’s Disease Steal Thanksgiving

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

As exampled by the Pilgrims and the Indigenous people who graced the first Thanksgiving table, families in the United States gather each year to give thanks. The gateway to ... Read more

November 16, 2020November 12, 2020

Finding Nursing Home Placement for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

In the early days of diagnosis and the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a caregiver is capable of sufficiently providing for their loved one. The person within their care ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 5, 2020

National Family Caregivers Month Is a Chance to Spread Happiness

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The act of giving thanks is good for the soul. In fact, gratefulness has been linked to happiness, according to Harvard Health Publishing. “Gratitude helps people feel more positive ... Read more

November 2, 2020October 29, 2020

Infrastructure Is Needed to Support Familial Caregivers

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

On Tuesday, the American people will elect the president of the United States, and unless you can see into the future, it’s impossible to know for sure who that ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 22, 2020

Embracing Happiness When Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” — Proverbs 17:22 You may recognize that verse, which is often paraphrased as “Laughter is good medicine.” And it is, though some would ... Read more

October 19, 2020October 15, 2020

Caregivers Should Connect to Breast Cancer Awareness

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and of course, its purpose is to create buzz and mindfulness about the disease. In the United States, breast cancer is the second ... Read more