Profiles in Courage: Mr. Joe
Like a lot of children who grew up during his time, Mr. Joe was raised on a farm. He was one of 14 children and without a doubt, his friendly approach, easy
Congress Passes RAISE Act In Support of Family Caregivers
In the midst of one of the most divisive political landscapes in America’s history, members of Congress, as well as President Donald Trump, have shown there is one thing we can all
Profiles in Courage: Mr. Daoud
You look into Mr. Daoud’s eyes and you see a kind soul. But if you could just look a little deeper and see his past, you might be surprised. Mr. Daoud was
Caregivers Recharge
| It is a familiar story. Those who are eager to experience the joys of learning and travel but don’t have the chance. Perhaps their aging parent has |
Profiles in Courage: Mr. Dick and Diana
To hear them tell the story of how they first met is captivating. Mr. Dick knew it was going to be a good night. It was summer. He was eighteen and driving
Five ways millennial caregivers can find help
Amanda Singer had her plate full running a dance studio in Massachusetts.
But after her mother underwent emergency surgery and radiation for breast cancer late last year, Singer, 28, unexpectedly found
Tales of a Late Bloomer
I turned the radio off in my car and watched the students walk into the white building. They followed the sidewalk parallel to the south wall and disappeared around the corner to
Staff Perspective: Courtney S.
Editor’s Note: In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’d like to share Courtney S.’s story with you. Courtney joined the Joy’s House family as a volunteer in 2017, and now finds herself
Art Therapy at Joy’s House
Hi Everyone! My name is Brittany, and this semester I had the pleasure of facilitating a six-week art therapy group at Joy’s House. I am a Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Delay the Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra area of our brains. When a person develops Parkinson’s disease, they may begin to experience symptoms such as:
- Tremors
- Slowness
