From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
Celebrate Thanksgiving Every Day!
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can feel overwhelming — and gratitude may seem impossible when stress is all around. Yet research shows that cultivating gratitude can improve mental health, reduce anxiety and depression, and support better sleep and brain-health. Even during the hardest days, a gentle shift in mindset can help sustain hope, compassion, and emotional resilience. This piece offers realistic ways to bring gratitude into everyday life.