She led a full life. Her days were filled with giving to others. Her children, neighbors, friends. Satisfying days. Neither […]
The Magic of Fulfilling a Dream
Leah lived in a senior citizens’ home. Morning, noon and night. She knew there was a world ‘out there’ but […]
My Opinion Matters
As people age they face loss. Loss of their independence, of their faculties, of their standing in the community. The […]
Once Again I’m Me
Today’s Holocaust survivors suffered indescribable trauma in their early childhood and youth. With this knowledge, we aim to sweeten their […]
Marriage is Forever, Isn’t It?
Marriage is forever, isn’t it? But what happens when he is living in a nursing home, incapacitated and she is […]
No List At All?
Our list is long. The day is short. So many items get transferred to the next day’s list. Constant pressure. […]
Holding Tight
A web of relationships, tightly woven over decades. Strengthened with love and caring. Expanding in every direction. Ever increasing… more […]
On the Way to Work
She looked lonely. Just sitting there on a park bench with her attendant day after day. I stopped for a […]
Dementia: Us and Them
We all have met up, at some time or other, with people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. […]
Alzheimer’s: Color Me Black.
Malka* was enjoying a peaceful cup of coffee. Lunches were made for tomorrow. The laundry was in the drier and […]