Remember Saturday morning road trips? Even though she was older, she always wanted to come along, and it was the best thing in the world. She loved exploring every aisle. #RoadTrips #FamilyFun #SaturdayMorning #ChildhoodMemories
Asked my dad if there's any place he's ever dreamed of visiting. His reaction? Priceless. We're turning those dreams into reality, one adventure at a time. Get ready to explore! #TravelDreams #FamilyAdventure #MakingMemories #TravelGoals
Strangers offering help to family caregivers can unlock a whole world of support! These random acts of kindness remind us of the importance of community. #Caregivers #CommunitySupport #Kindness #FamilyCare
Teenage girls aren't "overly dramatic." Adults often dismiss their real stress and anxiety. The biggest advice: ditch judgment, see their perspective first. It's real. #TeenageGirls #Anxiety #MentalHealth #TeenStress
In today's episode, we look at what it looks like to choose love—and keep choosing it, day after day. We sit down with Jahmell E. Terrell aka JET, a friend of J Smiles and a grandson who decided his grandmother with dementia wouldn’t go to a facility. He brought her…
Being a caregiver transformed my life and comedy career. It proves you can still have a life, even if it's a new one. Thank you for supporting caregivers; we see you. #CaregiverLife #Comedy #SupportCaregivers #NewLife
Witnessing the outpouring of love for my mother on her birthday was incredible. The biggest lesson? Caregivers aren't alone—they have a village. We're changing the way the world sees Alzheimer's & dementia, one connection at a time. #Caregivers #Alzheimers #Dementia #Support #Community
Major strides in Alzheimer's research! A blood test enables early detection, plus new meds slow disease progression. Huge wins in fighting this disease. #Alzheimers #EarlyDetection #MedicalBreakthrough #BrainHealth
Witnessing the moment when the first Alzheimer's survivor is announced? Heart-racing. Like a historic first. A symbolic little girl blowing purple bubbles represents pure joy and unwavering commitment to the cause. #Alzheimers #MedicalBreakthrough #Hope #Inspiration #Survivor
Caregiving for Alzheimer's or dementia can be incredibly heavy. But it's so important to remember to laugh, live, and enjoy life as much as possible. You are not alone. #Alzheimers #Caregiving #Dementia #MentalHealth
New FDA-approved drugs and blood tests are bringing hope to those battling Alzheimer's. A personal journey of caretaking and finding support through the Alzheimer's Association. #Alzheimers #Dementia #Caregiving #MedicalBreakthrough #Hope
The Promenade at Piedmont Park turned into a surge of color, courage, and hope at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s hosted by the Atlanta chapter of the Alzheimer's Association—and we brought our cameras and team to capture it all. From the first cheers to the last hug, we connected with…
Mark Williams from Dallas, Texas, shares his experience as a caregiver for his father, who has dementia. He manages his dad's medicine, meals, and doctor's appointments with pride. #caregiver #dementia #familycare #Dallas #seniorcare
Parenting Up fosters crucial conversations, impacting lives. One is reminded of a friend's Alzheimer's situation, and the value of open dialogue becomes clear. Appreciating shared truths and understanding each other's journeys. #ParentingUp #Alzheimers #podcast #conversations #lovedones
We are excited to join the walk tomorrow as the official podcast media sponsors! Join us! Register at georgiawalk.org today. #CaregivingJourney #DementiaAwareness #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverSupport #HumorInCaregiving #EndAlz "Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!" IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingup FB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingup YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGFb1t2RC_m1yMnFJ2T4jw TEXT 'PODCAST" to +1 404 737 1449 - to give…
Caregivers share feelings of isolation and despair. However, the pandemic taught people how to live among each other, even in isolation. The lessons learned will make it easier to adapt when life returns to normal. #caregiver #pandemic #hope #isolation #community
Hey fam! Can you believe it?! We have been doing this for five years, and we appreciate your support! We were able to celebrate in a room full of family, friends, and caregivers. I have been able to do comedy for 10 years and actually celebrated the evening before! The…
The Parenting Up podcast community marks its 5th anniversary! It's amazing to see how following that inner voice can create incredible things, especially when helping others. Opportunities open up when you put others first. The team celebrated with a party. #ParentingUp #podcast #family #caregiver #community
A $5 million grant is awarded to support Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers, ensuring the Parents Enough community is there to help those in need. #Alzheimers #dementia #caregivers #communitysupport
A studio worker complimented Jay Smiles by saying they didn't know someone could make Alzheimer's funny. Parenting UP leads with levity; otherwise, we aren't going to make it. We got you, you got us. #Alzheimers #ParentingUP #levity #laughter
Hey Parenting Up Family! Today's episode is an audio version of a look behind the scenes of our first tour in Detroit! We had an amazing time with Dr. McNeil and the team at the AGREED Grant! You may have listened to the series, but now, we get to give…
A taste of blood orange cheesecake becomes a heartwarming moment. One bite, a smile, and a silent question—a simple dessert creates a sweet connection. #cheesecake #sweetmoments
A woman recounts how she received mental instructions to help someone get onto a commode. She shares the detailed steps she received in her mind. #mentalhealth #storytelling #instructions #mind #commode
What if you could communicate telepathically with someone living with advanced Alzheimer's? Dan Goerke discovered this extraordinary connection with his wife Denise after conventional conversation became impossible. In this episode, Dan reveals how their mental bond transformed his caregiving approach and ultimately led him to become a powerful advocate for…
