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My sister and I (I'm on the left) as adults, and us as children.

When it comes to dementia, Laughter truly is the best medicine

Posted on May 1, 2025 by seniajean

Caregiving for someone with dementia is neither easy nor for the faint of heart. It is certainly not a laughing matter – it’s a serious responsibility filled with many decisions and little sleep. It was almost 20 years ago when it was determined that my Mama had dementia. Back then, there were very few resources or books that offered advice about how to do day-to-day care. After our Daddy passed away, my sister, husband, and I realized we had to figure out how to navigate this journey with very few signposts along the way.

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Smile For a While and Let’s Be Jolly…

Posted on December 4, 2017March 20, 2026 by seniajean

The takeaway here is that smiles might just be the best Christmas gift you can give out all season long…and best of all, they’re free!

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Road Scholar’s Provide Caregiver Grants

Posted on August 27, 2017March 1, 2026 by seniajean

The Road Scholar programs provide learning adventures with a warm and welcoming camaraderie.

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Two of our children watching the memorial service on the iPads

A Time to Mourn

Posted on April 9, 2017August 19, 2020 by seniajean

And finally, a memorial service is also one more way to show honor to a parent. As God’s word tells us in Ecclesiastes, there is “A time to mourn.”

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The Messenger

Posted on January 22, 2017August 18, 2020 by seniajean

Mama was a messenger. Her life was a message that didn’t need words. This season also gave her family something else. Time. The extra time we were given allowed us the opportunity to show her honor.

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It’s beginning to look , (smell & sound) a lot like Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2016November 13, 2023 by seniajean

Since the Christmas season is chalk full of sensory delights, this is the perfect time to take advantage of anything that could stir up memories in your loved one.

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Jack Hansen re-retires (again)

Posted on December 1, 2016August 18, 2020 by seniajean

There have been many changes in the world of education over the past several decades, but Jack believes that the one thing that has not changed is the need to interact with the kids and building relationships.

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Mama loved to fold towels, warm from the dryer .

Tips for finding joy on the journey

Posted on November 10, 2016August 19, 2020 by seniajean

Anything, no matter how silly it seems, if it helps your loved one feel as if they can still do something to contribute is a worthwhile activity.

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Retired banker investing in his community

Posted on September 4, 2016August 18, 2020 by seniajean

There’s no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesn’t matter who gets the credit.

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Allen Barker marches to a different drum

Posted on August 12, 2016August 18, 2020 by seniajean

“I have lived this long, not due to making good choices, but rather making interesting choices – but then they turned out to be good.” – Allen Barker

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