Judy’s Music Therapy Story
“Where words fail, music speaks.” ― Hans Christian Andersen At 91, Judy lives with Alzheimer’s in the comfort of her…
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Your Creativity Can Change the World
Fred Barley was a driven, intelligent 19-year-old. He was also homeless. When the police found him living in a tent…
Finding Joy in Music: Leeland’s Story
Six-year-old Leeland Helzer’s journey is one of resilience, love, and the power of music. Diagnosed with chromosome deletion syndrome that…
How to Thrive in Every Season of Life
Are you facing a new, strange season? Perhaps you’re recently retired, empty nesting, or widowed. Maybe you’re starting a new…
The Season of Giving Gratitude
As the season of giving approaches, there is one gift that is simple and heartfelt: gratitude. While it doesn’t come…
Getting Back to the Barn: Jason’s Journey
From an Uncertain Future to an Inspiring Outcome Diagnosed with an aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) four years ago,…
Keep Track of Your Treasure With an Estate Plan
In 1982, New York publisher Byron Preiss released a book containing 12 puzzles. Solved correctly, each puzzle leads to a…
Make a Will, Leave a Legacy
How Jerry’s Generosity Inspired Others A humble man, Jerry Whitten enjoyed seeing others thrive. Inspired by the compassionate care…
Caring for Caregivers: Prioritizing the Needs of the ‘Sandwich Generation’
According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 1 in 4 American adults are in the sandwich generation – those who…
When is hospice care right for a person with dementia? Probably earlier than you thought.
In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer’s podcast, Hospice of Michigan social worker Deb Langer and adviser Julie Capra…