A Son’s Tribute
InspirationThe Rivet Revolution Team recently had the honor of meeting Jay Allen, a country music singer on his way to fame and fortune. We crossed paths at a local
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A “Borrowed” Story of the Kindness of a Stranger
InspirationI recently returned from a flight on Southwest Airlines where I passed the time reading the magazine in the seat back pocket. I am sharing this "borrowed" story submitted
Let’s Create a Movement to End Stigma Surrounding Dementia
InspirationWhen I was a child, my grandfather – whom I called my papa – said to me, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the
Chloe & Her Dad: Alzheimer’s From a Child’s Perspective
InspirationWhen I first found out that my Dad had Alzheimer's it was hard to go through because most other Dad’s are not going through this. I was only 6
Playing 4 My Mom
4MOMWhile Alzheimer's can often be misdiagnosed or ignored as signs of old age, this wasn't the case for my mom, Suzy, she was only 54 years old.
I was
Giving Thanks
InspirationEver since I can remember, Thanksgiving was like Sunday dinner but supersized. Football, family and all of my favorite foods rolled into one very special day. I remember sitting
Bill Gate’s Newest Mission: Curing Alzheimer’s
InspirationWe learned today that Bill Gates is personally investing $50 million to help fund research to find a treatment for curing Alzheimer’s disease.
“It’s a terrible disease that devastates
What We Learned At Maria Shriver’s Health Summit
EventsMaria Shriver's Health Summit November 1 date aligned with the kick-off of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers Month, which was designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
InspirationFamily members and loved ones deal with a lot of stress when a person is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis like this can be incredibly overwhelming and
A Change in Plans
InspirationFunny how life works. You’re going along at a pretty good clip, watching your grown children raise their families, settling into your twilight years with your husband of so
Stop Growing Up & Older, Start Growing Wise & Wilder…
InspirationThere comes a day, somewhere in the middle of every woman’s life, when Mother Nature herself stands behind us and wraps her arms around our shoulders, whispering
“It’s time.”
“You have
Celebrating Fathers
InspirationAccording to Wikipedia, Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910, by Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father was the civil war veteran William Jackson
When the Going Gets Tough
InspirationTwenty-five years ago I met a woman who would grow to be one of my dearest friends. Our families would become intertwined. Our daughters would become best friends; my
And So the Adventure Begins…
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It's graduation season. If you haven't been lucky enough to be invited to a graduation this year, here is just a little taste of the words of wisdom that
A Daughter Spreads Awareness of Alzheimer’s With Humor
Hilarity for CharityUnfortunately, Alzheimer’s has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My grandparents had it, and my mom was diagnosed when she was 55
My Personal Journey with Alzheimer’s
InspirationI love to write and find in most cases it's easy to express my feelings. However, I am finding it very difficult to write about my personal experience with
Love to Shop? Check out these Cool Companies that Give Back!
InspirationAlmost anything you want or need to buy — from soap to bags — furniture to jewelry - can help make a difference in the world. From employing artisans in developing
What is Alzheimer’s, Buni?
InspirationI knew it would happen, I just didn't expect it to happen so soon. My 9 year old grandson found out I had Alzheimer's by reading my blogs on
An Inspirational Day
InspirationLast week we had the honor of attending Mikey Hoag’s 'Part the Cloud' luncheon at Sharon Heights Country Club. 'Part the Cloud’ is the Alzheimer’s Associations single largest fundraiser
Let’s Get This Done!!
InspirationThere Is nothing sadder than to say goodbye to a loved one forever - especially tragic when that person is still very much alive. Although my father passed away
A Very Long Goodbye
InspirationJanuary 14, 2017
Today is two days before our youngest son's 21st birthday and 16 days before the one year anniversary of when we moved my father to a memory