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Every November, National Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Awareness Month calls attention to the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer&#8217;s and the millions of family members who care for them.

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: How CASL Supports Families Facing Dementia

Connie cares for her mother while raising her own children. Without CASL&#8217;s In-Home Service, life would be “10 times, 100 times more stressful,” and she couldn’t work full time.

Caught Between Generations: Why In-Home Care Keeps Families Whole

Everyone deserves to grow older with dignity, independence, and community. Small, steady habits can help protect your health and the health of the older adults you love. Here are five practical, research-backed tips, plus ways CASL can support you along the way.

Staying Strong, Staying Connected: 5 Tips for Healthy Aging

Every September, National Suicide Prevention Month gives organizations like CASL a moment to pause and highlight the work happening year-round to support older adults&#8217; emotional wellbeing.

Guide to a Happier Later Life: Inside CASL’s Depression Awareness Workshop for Seniors

This guide draws on lessons from CASL&#8217;s community workshops to help families, friends, and caregivers recognize the signs and know what to do next.

Recognizing the Signs: A Suicide Prevention Month Guide for Supporting Older Adults

Every September, World Alzheimer&#8217;s Month asks us to look more closely at what dementia care actually demands — not just from patients, but from the families holding everything together, often quietly and alone.

A Lighter Load: One Family’s Story with the GUIDE Model

For the seniors who come through our doors, these aren&#8217;t just outings. They&#8217;re what keeps a mind sharp, a body steady, and a sense of belonging alive.

More Than an Outing: A Week at CASL’s Adult Day Service

Melody Legge, CASL&#8217;s Director of Human Resources, write about her experience attending Memory Cafe as a daughter and caregiver, not just a colleague.

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More Than a Memory: Experiencing Memory Cafe as a Caregiver

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