Donna Marie Vuilleumier
When It's All So New
As Dixie’s retirement papers were filed, she and Greg began planning in more detail for the extra time they would soon have together....
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Pastor, Author, Workshop Leader, Advocate, Traveler, Dreamer.....
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Mar 267 min read
Caregivers: Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a long and complicated road. It is a burden, a challenge, a joy, an evolving relationship, a time...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Feb 197 min read
Congregational Support—Practical Tips for Faith Communities
It is not unusual for people who are living with dementia to stop attending church as they or their caregivers become self-conscious...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Jan 166 min read
The Comforting Bond of Spirituality and Emotions
One of the greatest gifts to share with someone who is living with Alzheimer’s /dementia is to connect with their reality, to live in...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Nov 27, 20236 min read
Memory is More Than a Single Thing
Procedural memory is the acquisition of a skill, knowledge, or ability that comes from overlearned experiences so that the activity is...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Nov 13, 20236 min read
A New Holiday Letter
The holidays can be a time of equal parts sentimentality and stress for any family. But, when you add in a loved one with dementia, those...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Nov 11, 20236 min read
Attending An Interfaith Religious Service for Those Afflicted by Memory Loss
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. ...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Nov 4, 20235 min read
In the Moment
From a spiritual perspective, our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia are our greatest teachers. How many religious and spiritual...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Sep 25, 20235 min read
You Can Impact How
“You can’t change what’s going to happen, but you can impact how.” One of the most challenging-yet-rewarding, scary-yet-confidence...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
Sep 4, 20235 min read
The Holy Ground of Dementia’s Reality
My feet were so uncomfortable as I stood in the hallway waiting for my turn to go into the room. I was sure that I was standing on pointy...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
May 14, 20236 min read
Spirituality is Always with Us
Spirituality is the part of our life that holds deep beliefs, seeks purpose and meaning for our place in the world, and connects us to...
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Donna Marie Vuilleumier
May 8, 20233 min read
In the Beginning…Sarah
My interest-turned-passion for spiritual care as a strength and comfort for those living with Alzheimer’s/dementia, whether as one who is...
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