Don Cheadle’s Caregiver Story

Don Cheadle’s Caregiver Story

Reading Time: 4 minutesAward-winning actor Don Cheadle recently spoke to the Alzheimer’s Association about his family’s Alzheimer’s journey with his mom, Bettye Cheadle. Don, tell us about your connection to Alzheimer’s? Several of my extended family members had...
Carol’s Caregiver Story

Carol’s Caregiver Story

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen it became painfully evident that Dad, at 90 years of age, needed daily, full-time care, as the only daughter of five living in the same city, I moved him in with me. I had help from my son and an agency caregiver for some activities....
Wayne Brady’s Caregiver Story

Wayne Brady’s Caregiver Story

Reading Time: 3 minutesComedian, Wayne Brady, shares his caregiver story and the power of laughter.  Wayne Brady can find humor in almost any situation. This trait has won the hearts of audiences around the world throughout Brady’s two-decade career as a...
Julie’s Caregiver Story

Julie’s Caregiver Story

Reading Time: 3 minutesI was lucky enough to be my Moms caregiver for the last 16 months of her life. I moved in with her while my generous husband kept care of our home without me. She had Myasthenia Gravis and was losing her ability to care for herself in her home....