10 Things That Bring Me Joy – Susan
Editor’s note: We’re excited to roll out this new blog feature, called 10 Things That Bring Me Joy! Each post will be written by a Joy’s House staff member or volunteer, with
Profiles in Courage: Mr. Dominic and Maria
Many of us experience family traditions without thinking about it. Maybe it’s the first day of school photos that happen every fall or the bedtime stories every night. Maybe it’s something as
To Have & To Hold
I was there when he took his last breath. His name is Doug and at some point over the last nearly twenty years, he became family to me. The details of those
Profiles in Courage: Frankie
January 2018 – Frankie
Frankie married her best friend in October of 2016. As a matter of fact, she and George Raymond, or Ray as she calls him, had known each other for
2018: The Year of Courage
If you’ve received one of our 2018 calendars, you’ve noticed by now that our 2018 “theme” for Joy’s House is courage. (And if you haven’t yet gotten a calendar and would like
New Year, New You
I love the New Year, not because of the parties or the chances of snow, but because it is an opportunity for a fresh start and a fresh outlook on life. For
Tips for Using Medicare
Chances are that you hear the word Medicare and you groan. Most people simply don’t understand the ins and outs of this federal insurance program. Our friends at American Senior Communities gave
The Changing Face of Caregiving
For years the average caregiver has been a 40 something year old woman caring for an aging parent, but that is quickly changing. Studies are now finding that 4 out of 10
Drink Beer and Give Back
Each year thousands of craft beer enthusiasts wait in line for entry into Winterfest, the largest beer fest in Indiana, presented by The Brewers of Indiana Guild. Once inside they enjoy beer
Mission Impact
The Joy’s House mission has always had an underlying current that showed the value placed on family caregivers and the challenges that they face. In 2012 when our Caregiver Services were launched,
