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Micro Kindnesses Matter
From the passenger side of my car, the door opened, and a woman said, “I am a nurse. Are you ok?” After doing a...
Karen Mulder | 3 min read
3 Ways to Respect Those in a Nursing Home
When I visited with my mother in the nursing home I always enjoyed talking with a woman named Susan, who, despite...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
God’s Best Relationship Advice
God’s best relationship advice is “Love One Another.” To the point and simple, right? I’m not proud to admit...
Karen Mulder | 3 min read
Becoming a Family that Practices Honor
By Chris Marlink Our family was having a rough day. As we sat down to dinner, it was clear that an...
Chris Marlink | 3 min read
The Value of Outings for the Elderly
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon There is a perception that those with memory loss must be confined and are not allowed to...
Cheryl Edwards-Cannon | 3 min read
Sanity Tips for Taking a Loved One with Dementia on an Outing
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother lived with dementia for more than 15 years. For as long as she was able, I made...
Cheryl Edwards-Cannon | 3 min read
Help People with Dementia Participate in the Outside World
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother had early-onset dementia. She and my father lived in a lovely residential...
Cheryl Edwards-Cannon | 3 min read
When Seniors and Kids Connect Everyone Benefits
I am a hugger. When the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, I missed hugging my grandkids. We know that when...
Karen Mulder | 3 min read

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