Legacy Home and Respite Care Foundation

05/08/2026

Lauryn’s journey with Legacy is a true reflection of growth, compassion, and dedication. She began her work with us providing direct in-home support to families, building meaningful relationships and seeing firsthand the realities caregivers face every day. From there, she stepped into the role of Program Coordinator, and now serves as our Programs Manager, continuing to be a steady source of support for the families we serve. 🤎

05/07/2026

Caregiving is more than people see. And until we acknowledge the full weight of it, we can’t fully support caregivers the way they need. 💙

05/07/2026

Join us for “Walk into Whealth” Saturday, May 9th at Mesmer High School! Hey love!

We will be leading a breakout session called: More Than Memory Loss: Understanding Dementia & the Reality of Caregiving. We’ll also have more info on all the services Legacy provides for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. Meet us there! 💙

05/03/2026

Legacy invites caregivers of loved ones living with dementia to Petals & Peace: A Flower Arranging class for caregivers. Bring your loved one along; they will be safely engaged nearby while you take this time for yourself. Together, we center wellness, respite, and meaningful connection. ✨

05/02/2026

May is here, and Legacy has plenty of opportunities for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia to enjoy some respite and self care. We're looking forward to hosting caregivers at Petals & Peace: Flower Arranging for Caregivers. Swipe to register for the class! ✨

05/02/2026

Caregiving is often described as an act of love.
But what we don’t talk about enough is what caregiving actually requires from the people providing that care. The constant decision-making. The emotional weight.
The responsibility that never fully turns off.

In this article, I reflect on my family’s experience navigating my mother’s younger-onset dementia diagnosis, while exploring the realities many caregivers quietly carry every single day. I also talk about why caregiver support can no longer be treated as optional and why wellness, respite, and community must become part of the caregiving conversation. I would love to hear your thoughts after reading. 🤎

05/02/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a spring full of ease and comfort. 💙

05/01/2026

Hello, May! We're inviting caregivers of loved ones living with dementia to a calming, hands on flower arranging experience designed for caregivers. Legacy is providing on site respite care so your loved one can be safely engaged nearby while you take this time for yourself. Together, we will center wellness, respite, and meaningful connection. 🧡

04/28/2026

It’s our absolute honor to celebrate World War II veteran Mr. Herman Langford as he prepares for his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., accompanied by his lovely daughter and Caregiver Sanctuary member, Montez Ashley.

Mr. Langford is also a participant in our respite program, and it has been a privilege to support both him and his family along their journey.

Mr. Langford, we thank you for your service and are honored to celebrate this special moment with you. ❤️

04/27/2026

This past Friday, we had the opportunity to attend a screening of the Mama Joe Project and it was powerful.

The film beautifully captured who Mama Joe was before her diagnosis, while also giving an honest look at how her family navigated the journey that followed. It didn’t just tell a story, it  offered real insight, practical resources, and expert perspectives that truly help deepen understanding around dementia.

Spaces like this matter. Stories like this matter.
We were also incredibly honored to be recognized by the North Central Kappa Silhouettes, who helped bring this film to Wisconsin. Their support of Legacy through a $1,500 donation means more than we can put into words!

Grateful to be seen. Grateful to be supported. And even more motivated to keep going. 💜

04/27/2026

We're inviting all caregivers of loved ones living with dementia to a special Memory Social! Petals & Peace is a flower arranging experience designed to give caregivers a moment to slow down, engage the senses, and create something beautiful. We're providing free on site respite care - so your loved one can be safely engaged while you take this time for yourself. Scan the QR code to register! ✨🧡

By Legacy Home and Respite Care Foundation Inc