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Exercises to keep seniors’ brains sharp
Everyone knows exercise is essential for the body, but it can be easy to overlook exercise for the mind. Throughout World Alzheimer's Month, there have been many...
A blueprint for success
A few years ago, LaSherrell Hayes had never dreamed she’d own her own house. As a single mother staying with a friend, the idea of home ownership...
How crazy are your prayers?
I love the parable in Luke 18. It portrays the importance of prayer for God’s blessings on his people. If we are to be the light in...
The impact of Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona, the first major hurricane of the 2022 hurricane season, recently impacted Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, where Buckner has significant in-country work. As...
“The disease that takes two”
Dr. Neeta Nayak is triple board-certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, hospice and palliative medicine. She is a passionate geriatrician and was raised in a family that prioritized...
Hope amidst a loved one facing Alzheimer’s disease
Two of the most dreaded words in our vocabulary are “Alzheimer’s disease.” We don’t want to hear those words particularly as it relates to those we love,...
Tips and resources for facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Every year, there is an opportunity to learn more about the most common type of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there...
Where does your strength come from in the midst of tragedy?
For those old enough to remember, the horrific attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, induced feelings of disbelief, helplessness and insecurity most had never experienced before within our...
Finding worth and value through the Buckner Family Pathways™ program
At Buckner International, we are committed to providing support to families to chase goals and learn their worth. Through the Buckner Family Pathways™ program, generations are transformed...
3 activities for seniors with Alzheimer’s
More than six million Americans 65 and older are facing Alzheimer’s disease today. Beyond that, there are tens of millions of family members and caregivers who feel...