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12/31/2025

Here’s to new beginnings and a wonderful year ahead! ❤️

12/29/2025

“Joy doesn’t have to loud “

Emma Heming Willis wrote something every caregiver needs to read as we move into the new year.

"Dementia doesn't erase those memories. But it does create space between then and now. And that space can ache."

Emma shares her experience caring for Bruce, who has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and how the holidays have changed for their family.

Bruce was the pancake-maker, the one who led the holiday charge. Now Emma makes the pancakes. The traditions look different, but they're still there.

Her message resonates deeply with what I write about in my book, "Solace in the Storm, Caring for Loved Ones of Every Generation:
Sometimes denying that emotion or reaction is doubly exhausting because you're experiencing it while denying it at the same time. Know that you're allowed to feel what you're feeling.

Emma calls it "both/and thinking" and I love this rephrasing!

You can grieve what the holidays used to be AND make room for new traditions. You can hold the ache of loss AND the gratitude that you're still together. BOTH can be true at the same time.

If you made it through the holidays as a , take a breath. Whether it went smoothly or was harder than you expected does not matter right now.

And if you're facing New Year's Eve and feeling the weight of another year ahead, I hope you realize,

💙 You're not failing if things looked different this year. You're adapting.
💙 You don't owe anyone an explanation for how you chose to celebrate.
💙 Grief is not a sign of ingratitude. It's a sign of love.
💙 Joy doesn't have to be loud to be real.

The holidays don't disappear when enters your life. They change. And acknowledging how hard that change is doesn't make you ungrateful; it makes you honest.

Link to read Emma's full piece in the comments. Or reply, "blog" and I'll DM you the link.

To every caregiver, as we close out this year: you're not alone in this storm. 💙
Dr. Merle Griff

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

More holiday cheer! 🎄❤️

12/23/2025

Our SarahCare Christmas party was filled with holiday cheer! ❤️🎄

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays! With gratitude and best wishes from the SarahCare team. 🎄❤️

12/21/2025

Past or present we know Santa at SarahCare! 🎄❤️

12/19/2025

Our men’s club had a great Christmas outing at the Indiana State Museum-so much to see and learn! 🎄❤️.

12/12/2025

We’re hear to help! ❤️

The holidays are wonderful, but they add immense pressure on the 59 million people balancing caregiving with festive demands. Remember, your well-being matters! ❤️

Here are the Top 3 Core Strategies from AARP and the Family Caregiver Alliance to help you navigate this season: 👇

Your Focus for the Holidays:
SIMPLIFY (Meaning > Perfection): Reduce stress by adapting traditions. Focus on what brings genuine joy, not tradition! Adapt meals (order out!), and simplify decorations or activities.

COMMUNICATE HONESTLY: Share the reality of your loved one's condition with family and friends. This manages expectations, reduces your isolation, and prompts others to step in and assist.

PRIORITIZE RESPITE & SELF-CARE: This is non-negotiable. Actively ask for and use respite time. When family offers help, be specific (ask for time off, cleaning assistance, or a self-care gift certificate!).

You are a hero—make sure you're refilling your cup this season. 🫂

12/11/2025

Santa's elves dba as SarahCare participants have been very busy! .