By Cyndy Marsh In her book Winter Grace Kathleen Fischer writes, “A spirituality of aging must help us find a way to turn losses into gains, to learn how the stripping process which often accompanies aging can be a gradual entrance into freedom and new life. . .” When
By Maria Villeza Coping with grief, especially over the loss of a beloved person in our lives, is a difficult process for everyone. But for our loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease, the struggle can be even greater. Because the illness includes symptoms such
To avoid ‘caregiver dementia,’ it’s important to find joy amid the devastation and frustration. Elisa cared for her husband who lived with dementia. When she couldn’t care for him at home any longer, she arranged for him to live
Growing older doesn’t have to mean getting lonely. In fact, it never should! Strong, positive relationships are important for your mental and physical health at any age. When you grow older, life changes can make it seem harder to maintain existing relationships and establish new ones. But making
