Bulletin Board Update: September 2026
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Leadership Matters
Riane Eisler: Leading the shift from a dominator culture to a partnership culture
Reprinted from August 29, 2022 Since her 1987 publication of The Chalice and the Blade, I have followed the work of Riane Eisler, JD, social scientist, attorney, and author. “Partnerism,” a word which she has introduced, is a model for creating a more equitable, sustainable, and less violent world based on partnership [...]
Ms. Digest for Dementia Carers
The Science They Didn’t Want You to See: Alzheimer’s research fraud — and what caregivers deserve to know
Editor's Note: This article begins a three-part series examining the human and global consequences of our reliance on pharmaceuticals. Part One begins inside one family—with a medication that was intended to help my mother but instead placed her life at risk. Part Two turns to the work of Riane Eisler [...]
Remembering Miss Ethel
How Anderson Cooper’s “All There Is” Became A Life-Saver
On the 15th annual observance of Miss Ethel's passing and burial (August 6, 2011), sharing Anderson Cooper's grief podcast could not be a more fitting tribute to her courageous walk with Alzheimer's over a 14 year period. Anderson's deep empathy towards people suffering grief and loss has made his podcast, [...]
365 Ways to Say I Care
WAY #16 – Take a Simple Picnic to a Local Park or Lake
Why this helps: A change of scenery can be transformative. A simple picnic—at a nearby park, a lake, or a quiet garden—offers fresh air, gentle movement, and the comfort of familiar outdoor sights. This is especially valuable during the early stages when ambulation is still possible. It's a break [...]
Featured Voices Speaking Out
No Longer a Private Family Matter: A conversation which challenges assumptions affecting caregiving
Our interview with Dr. Joan DelFattore is a must-read! From her phenomenal personal recovery to uncovering outdated and discriminatory policies directing the quality of our care, how it is provided, and by whom! This is tremendously important research on inequities in the health care system which are based on stereotypes [...]
Bulletin Board Update: July 2026
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Introducing a new feature for readers to stay abreast of what is unfolding. Posted by: Susan Troyer Founder / Author, ABeautifulVoice.org 🌿 Member:
Ms. Digest for Dementia Carers
No Longer a Private Family Matter: The caregiving crisis hiding in plain sight — and what it’s really costing American families
Somewhere tonight, a daughter is learning to insert a feeding tube using YouTube. Her mother, who once taught her how to tie her shoelaces, no longer recognizes her face. The home health aide hasn't shown up in three days. That image stopped me mid-scroll. Not because it was shocking, but [...]
Featured Voices in Caregiving
No Longer a Private Family Matter: Conversations with professionals transformed by family caregiving
Bella DePaulo, PhD, agreed to help us set the stage and lead the conversation for our series of interviews on the topic, "No Longer a Private Family Matter: Conversations with professionals transformed by family caregiving." She is a social scientist, author, blogger, teacher, speaker, and consultant who has authored and [...]
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New feature – bulletin board announcements
On a trial basis, we are introducing a new feature for the magazine. Why? ... For readers to stay abreast of what is unfolding. Let us know if it is helpful! Posted by: Susan Troyer, MS, BA