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February 17, 2023 - Scott's Blog

World Awareness & Compassion

The Diagnosis of Bruce Willis
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December 1, 2022

AFTD Help & Hope Newsletter - Grace for Yourself

I have not “moved on” as so many well-intentioned people have suggested that I do. I would say that I have “carried on.”
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October 11, 2022

19th Annual Family Caregiver Conference Hosted by Washington County Health & Human Services

This conference is for unpaid family and friend caregivers who are caring for an older adult or anyone with dementia. It’s also for grandparents and older relatives who are raising children. It is not intended for professional or paid caregivers.
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August 7, 2022

AFTD Education Conference 2022

What I've Learned by Supporting Others- A Care Partner Discussion
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July 10, 2022 - Scott's Blog

Separation of a Thousand Days

The grieving is still there every day, but the suffering comes and goes. It is better than it was, but the “shifts” still occur
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April 19, 2022 - Scott's Blog

ADJUST - The Acrostic to Care (Part 6 of 6): (T)rust Yourself

The biggest enemy to care partners is self-doubt.  I covered this recently at the AFTD Education Conference in Baltimore and see it every day.
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April 13, 2022 - Scott's Blog

ADJUST - The Acrostic to Care (Part 5 of 6): (S)ing, Smile, & Celebrate

Yes, you heard that right.  In the face of dementia, make moments:  musical, giggly, magical moments.
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April 7, 2022 - Scott's Blog

ADJUST - The Acrostic to Care (Part 4 of 6): (U)nderstand Your Care Options

I am constantly surprised by the care options available, but they take some digging.
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April 1, 2022 - Scott's Blog

ADJUST - The Acrostic to Care (Part 3 of 6): (J)ournal Your Moments

Journaling saved my life.
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March 24, 2022 - Scott's Blog

ADJUST - The Acrostic to Care (Part 2 of 6): (D)ocument the Mundane, but Vital

It is never too early to get your legal documents in place - do it quickly!
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