OK, so the title might be a bit of an overreach, but we are having a party to celebrate our 25th anniversary and we want you to be there. In fact, it won’t be the same without you. On May 11th, no matter where you are, we ask you to sign up and join us. … Continue reading An Invitation That Can Change Your Life
Protecting Liza Minelli
I love lady Gaga; I really do and I love how wonderful she is with our legends with dementia. However, I am having trouble with her and Liza at the Oscars. The praise has been enormous for Lady Gaga. How amazing she was with Ms. Minelli. I wonder if we got inside Liza’s head and… Continue reading Protecting Liza Minelli
The Recovering Caregiver
Hello, my name is P.K. Beville and I’m a recovering caregiver. I don’t state this tongue in cheek. I’m serious. I write this because caregiving can be like an addiction. All you think about is the person you love and care for. Your first thought in the morning is about your loved one and hurrying… Continue reading The Recovering Caregiver
What’s My Favorite Dream?
It’s hard to believe that on January 15th it will be 25 years of answering that question. Twenty-five years of care and feeding has gone into taking a concept of fulfilling dreams for our elders along with dedication to dementia training and turning it into an international phenomenon. Most nonprofits don’t last more than a few years and… Continue reading What’s My Favorite Dream?
Being Thankful For Those With Dementia
By giving people with dementia an unvarnished look and removing our own fears and worry; there is beauty. Those suffering from dementia have exceptional fortitude as they try to grasp understanding the world around them and staying in the game of life. They deserve credit for that. There is longing for connection at any level. It’s beautiful to watch them find ways… Continue reading Being Thankful For Those With Dementia
He Called The Shots
Over the past several months I’ve spent lots of time trying to figure out the best way to write this blog. Somehow writing this makes things even more real so I’m just going to let the blog write itself. At 6:18 AM on July 28th it happened. The thing I had been dreading for most of… Continue reading He Called The Shots
It’s All in the Eyes
Day to day there’s not much that bothers me. I don’t cuss out the person who cuts me off in traffic. I’m calm when a person in front of me in a grocery line can’t find their credit card. I even hold it together when I’m on hold for 30 minutes to talk to customer service or make a doctor’s… Continue reading It’s All in the Eyes
The Time Has Come.
In the world of dementia care it’s rare that we see innovative ways to provide support for professionals, families and ultimately those with dementia. Campaigns abound to raise funding for research into the physiology of the brain with the ultimate hope for a cure but rarely do you see funding efforts to investigate the best ways to care… Continue reading The Time Has Come.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot…Fire Away!
Sing it with me. You’re a real tough virus with a short history. Of keeping us at home learning Zoom for free. Before you binge another show on the Netflix stage, Roll up your sleeve and let’s turn the page. Hit me with your best shot. Come on, hit me with your best shot. Hit me with your best shot. Fire away! It’s… Continue reading Hit Me With Your Best Shot…Fire Away!
Resilience
I’d like to tell you a story about our little company that could. So, gather round the fireplace with a hot cup of cocoa (been watching the Hallmark channel), a blanket, and these words of hope in the face of adversity. Our little nonprofit is all about relationships. The dreams we make come true, the Virtual… Continue reading Resilience
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