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.
Celebrating Caregivers on World Alzheimer's Day
One of my favorite days of the year is coming up. On September 21, communities around the world unite in a global effort to support those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. It’s a day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and show support for the families and caregivers walking this journey.