Why attend the Memory Cafe?

Why attend the Memory Cafe?

Changing Minds, Self-care with Rayna

What is a Memory Cafe? A Memory Cafe is a gathering of those who are living with memory loss and their care partner.  We meet for 2 hours every second Saturday of the month.  Our meetings provide a pressure-free environment both for the family members and those living...
Caring WITH versus TO

Caring WITH versus TO

Changing Minds, Self-care with Rayna

Caregiving for a person with Alzheimer’s can be a challenging experience.   It requires compassion, patience, and understanding.  There are two approaches to caregiving: doing it with the person with Alzheimer’s or doing it to them. Doing it with the...
The Sacrifice of Caregiving is Worth It!

The Sacrifice of Caregiving is Worth It!

Self-care with Rayna

No one says caring for a loved one is easy, that is for sure, but I will always say it is worth it.   Love is definitely the number one motivator for family caregivers to provide general care, learn about medical diagnosis, run errands, attend doctor’s...
Bust Through Overwhelm

Bust Through Overwhelm

Self-care with Rayna

“My caregiver mantra is to remember: the only control you have is over the changes you choose to make.” – Nancy L. Kriseman Caring for a parent is not an easy road to travel, but it’s certainly worth every step. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life...
Changing Minds