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Jan. 10, 2026
AI Resurrects Your Dead Loved One: A Miracle? Or Emotional Whiplash?
Imagine you open your computer, strike a few keys, and there’s your spouse…who died three years ago – like my husband did. You aren’t looking at a photo. Or a video. No. This is more like Zoom or Facetime. The image you see looks, acts, and moves just like your spouse. Sounds like your spouse, too. You stare in disbelief as the image smiles and says, “Honey, I’ve missed you.” What’s your gut reaction? An AI miracle? Or emotional whiplash? This past August, I received an email f
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July 11, 2025
Alzheimer's, Romance, and Intimacy
You will never regret being kind to your spouse. In a strong marriage, the sexual expression of love is the sinew that ties two hearts together and forms the kind of bond we depend on to get us through life's greatest challenges. As we age, the intensity of physical passion burns more ember than flame, but the bonds of love can be just as strong, even stronger, than ever. Alzheimer's forces a wedge in the relationship. Caregiver stress is more devastating than you imagined. Frustration and An
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July 31, 2026
Taco Bell Executive Creates a Breakthrough Dementia Caregiving Plan for His Mom
Until his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Mark Wilson was a human resources executive at Taco Bell. Doctors gave his widowed mom six years to live. Mark retired, moved back home, back to the bedroom of his childhood. And he made a plan. He drew on his corporate experience to build a caregiving team of five aides who cared for his mother 24/7. He researched how particular foods might help his mother and he took over the cooking. He searched for a doctor to help his mother with a
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June 7, 2026
The Caregiver's Advocate: An Anthology By and For Caregivers
From the caregiver's mindset to making a home safe to understanding the legal side of caregiving, The Caregiver's Advocate is a collection of essays, written by and for caregivers. Debbie DeMoss Compton spearheaded "The Caregiver's Advocate," an international bestselling book featuring 21 authors from 4 countries, offering diverse perspectives and strategies for caregivers. The Caregiver's Advocate Volume 2 features 22 experts from 3 countries who share things they wish they had known sooner in
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May 6, 2026
Seeing the Family Caregiving World from Different Perspectives: An interview with Lance A. Slatton of All Home Care Matters
Lance A. Slatton is a change-maker in the world of family caregiving. He has the lived experience of a caregiver, the expertise of a professional caregiving services provider, and the wisdom to recognize the power of a caregiver's personal story. His service to the community can be seen in family-owned homecare services company, Enriched Life Homecare Services. Beyond that, Slatton is the author The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers Guide, and the host or co-host 4 podcasts about
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Jan. 20, 2026
Feeling Squeezed? Caring for a Parent with Dementia while Raising Your Young Family
What’s it like to be the caregiver for your parents while raising a young family of your own, and your wife is pregnant? Not easy! Healthcare journalist Paul Wynn writes about caregiving issues for more than 70 national publications. He also knows what it’s like to be a caregiver, sandwiched between two generations. That personal story is the subject of "Surviving the Sandwich Generation Years: How to Balance Caring for Parents While Raising Kids", one of twenty-two stories in the award-winni
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Jan. 10, 2026
AI Resurrects Your Dead Loved One: A Miracle? Or Emotional Whiplash?
Imagine you open your computer, strike a few keys, and there’s your spouse…who died three years ago – like my husband did. You aren’t looking at a photo. Or a video. No. This is more like Zoom or Facetime. The image you see looks, acts, and moves just like your spouse. Sounds like your spouse, too. You stare in disbelief as the image smiles and says, “Honey, I’ve missed you.” What’s your gut reaction? An AI miracle? Or emotional whiplash? This past August, I received an email f
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Dec. 24, 2025
How Deep-Rooted Childhood Bonds Shape Your Adult Caregiving Style
The attachment bonds we formed in our earliest relationships influence how we connect with others later in life. Dementia care expert Tami Anastasia, MA, brings 30 years of experience in supporting family and professional caregivers. In this episode she talks about four attachment styles and how they can manifest when caring for someone with dementia.
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Dec. 2, 2022
My Spouse Has Dementia featured on WTIC AM 1080 "Saturdays with Steve Parker"!
Recently, I was the guest on "Saturdays with Steve Parker," a community-based show on WTIC 1080 AM Radio, part of the Audacy.com network. Because November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Steve had invited me on his show to talk about "My Spouse Has…
Oct. 22, 2022
Episode #11 - The Power of Grief and Community
When tragedy reshapes your life, having a supportive community is key to your survival. My husband died three months ago. I've been in a cave of sorts, rarely leaving the house. My neighbors drew me back into the world of the living… with a tree. …
March 8, 2022
KPFA 94.1 Radio Airs "My Spouse Has Dementia" program for Int'l Women's Day
My friend and podcast marketing mage David Hooper of Build a Big Podcast created this video for me. Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. KPFA 94.1 radio in California will air it along with other programs created by women and dealing with…
