parkinson’s
Paul Martin: Looming costs of long-term care
By Paul Martin I am sole caregiver for my spouse, Linda, who began exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease around 2008 and is now in what I would describe as late stage 5—requiring more help choosing her daily outfits, and having trouble…
Jeff and Arby: In praise of a service dog
New Horizons Service Dogs partners trained dogs with people in Florida experiencing health challenges, mostly wheelchair and mobility assistance. The nonprofit received a Fast-Track Response: COVID-19 grant from Adira to provide emergency…
Pat Angel: Balancing life as a Parkinson's caregiver
“You cannot expect to be a hero … you have to recognize you are human.” — Patricia “Pat” Angel Patricia Angel has had many roles—teacher, wife, mother to a daughter and son-in-law, grandmother to a grandchild, and caregiver. Out of all of…
