The Future for Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer's disease is perhaps one of the quietest yet likewise one of the worst illnesses that could induce pain in a person. It's one of the diseases that can affect absolutely anyone, but as of the moment, no one has discovered a cure yet. Living with Alzheimer's...
Living Well, Being Ill
Some say that there is nothing good about being sick, while others say illness improves morally. Can philosophy decide? From “I will pray for you” to “I pity you.” These are some common phrases one hears from a loved one or a friend if one is not well. From pains of...
Aging, Memory loss, and Forgetfulness: The Hows in Supporting Your Partner with Alzheimer’s
“I, Rose, take you, John, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and hold, from this day forward, for better and worse, for richer and poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part.” For many, those vows that they took fifty years ago are at the forefront...
Storing precious memories
Time flies extremely fast. Special events are often anticipated, and usually, you don’t get enough sleep until these moments arrive. After which, it’s on to looking forward to other milestones. Initially, one would enjoy being carefree as a child, and with just one...
Family and Alzheimer’s: How to Help Your Family Cope with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s is one of the most strenuous and exhausting illnesses one may experience in their life. It is the most common form of dementia. It is defined as a decrease in behavioral and social skills, impacting daily functioning and relationships with family and...
Darling, You Look Perfect Tonight: Picking the Perfect Engagement Ring
Many people say that they realize they want to propose in a single moment - in a snap. Like the feeling or thought just randomly comes to them, and all of a sudden, they realize that they want a shot at forever with a person. It happens anywhere - while reading a book...
Hope as the Bedrock of Love
Hope as the Bedrock of Love It can be that tiny smile on your face, or it can also be that warm hug you got from a loved one—hope can be everything you want it to be. But one thing is for sure; it is the best coping mechanism everyone should have. Believing that...
Guide to Staying Hopeful Despite Adversity
Guide to Staying Hopeful Despite Adversity During catastrophic times, hope can be hard to find. In fact, as we are approaching the end of 2021, many are exhausted because of the ongoing pandemic—with new variants emerging. Although science and medicine have made it...
Simple Ways to Strengthen Love Through the Alzheimer’s Journey
Simple Ways to Strengthen Love Through the Alzheimer's Journey No one can prepare us for the experience of providing care for an ill loved one. When health issue strikes beloved life partner, there may be a sense of chaos, urgency, pain, and confusion. Disease has its...
The Keys to Writing a Powerful Memoir
Over the recent years, literature has seen a continuous increase in the popularity of memoirs among the reading public. A memoir is a form of creative non-fiction in which an author recounts and narrates important experiences from his or her life. It is basically a...