November 19, 2025 by Dean Bellefeuille
The holidays are full of sparkle, but let’s be honest: the ornaments with the biggest shine aren’t the glittery ones from the store. They’re the ones with a story. The macaroni star held together by too much glue. The Popsicle-stick snowflake that somehow survived three decades. The ornament that’s just a picture of Uncle Joe’s dog wearing a Santa beard (and still makes everyone laugh every year). (more…)
November 6, 2025 by Dean Bellefeuille
If you’ve ever tried getting someone with Alzheimer’s ready for a doctor’s appointment, you know it’s rarely as simple as “let’s go.” There are layers of stress: convincing them to put on a coat, handling confusion about why they’re leaving the house, navigating anxiety in the car, and then bracing for the unfamiliar chaos of waiting rooms and fluorescent lights. What should be a simple trip can feel like climbing a mountain. (more…)