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Rites of Passage: Weddings

By Zita Christian / December 6, 2023

By its nature, a rite of passage is a ceremony intentionally practiced and witnessed by a group whose members affirm that the […]

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The Dilemma of Dementia and Driving: Taking away the keys?

By Zita Christian / November 18, 2023

Your spouse has Alzheimer’s. You know he – or she – shouldn’t be driving. When you bring up the subject, you hear […]

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Ritual: A Baby is Born

By Zita Christian / November 15, 2023

Cue the scene from The Lion King when Rafiki lifts the newborn cub, Simba, to the heavens and proclaims him King Mufasa’s […]

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“I Didn’t See It Coming” – Interview with LBD caregiver Mary Lou Falcone

By Zita Christian / November 5, 2023

Mary Lou Falcone became a caregiver when her father had a massive stroke. She was 10 years old. The experience prepared her […]

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Episode 14: My First Holiday Season Alone

By Zita Christian / May 23, 2023

My husband died last summer. He had Alzheimer’s. I’ve experienced a lot of “firsts” without him: his birthday, my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, […]

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