by cvcj-editor | Feb 14, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
As a charter member of her church, one of Grace’s key jobs was to organize the social events held there. In October of 1982, she decided to have a singles party for Halloween. She asked one of her friends from the choir, Al, to help her plan it. Grace’s husband had...
by cvcj-editor | Feb 14, 2018 | News
This post, which mentions CVCJ, was written by Lydia Chan for her blog, https://alzheimerscaregiver.net/ Photo by Unsplash Have you been wondering how to get your kids more involved in their community? Did you make a resolution to do more volunteer work? It’s...
by cvcj-editor | Jan 31, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
In the summer of 1967, Nancy Newman stood with her friend on a street corner in Asbury Park, waiting for a ride to Bradley Beach. Little did she know that in a few short years, the young man who offered them a lift would become her husband. Nancy Newman and Larry...
by cvcj-editor | Jan 17, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
RoseAnn, a spunky five-year-old girl with a thick head of long dark hair, was sure it was going to be her lucky day. As she headed out to recess at PS113 in the Bronx, a boy, Ralph, asked her if she would like to go on the seesaw with him. She liked the boy. He had...
by cvcj-editor | Jan 3, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
Dorothy and Keith Gabbett are “people people”. Within the first moments of talking to them, this fact becomes apparent. “I like helping other people who need help,” Keith explains. If he sees someone in need, it is his instinct to do what he can to assist. This...
