Leeza's Care Connection

People often ask me if I worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease because I’ve watched two generations of women in my family live—and die—with it. Also, almost every week I get a private, vulnerable call from a friend or colleague living this new, brutal reality.

The answer is: I’m mindful, but I try not to be afraid.

Family history deserves respect. I don’t believe in denial or magical thinking. I know my risk, pay attention, stay informed, and make choices that support my health.

But I also don’t want to borrow tomorrow’s trouble today.

What we know now is more hopeful than what we knew even a decade ago. Sleep matters. Stress matters. Movement matters. Nutrition matters. Connection and purpose matter. None of these are guarantees—but they are meaningful places where we have agency.

So I try to focus less on predicting the future and more on caring for the life I’m living now, which is disease-free and pretty darned great!

Science is moving. Researchers are learning more every year. And while answers are still unfolding, hope is not wishful thinking—it’s a coping strategy.

For me, the goal isn’t to live fearfully in the shadow of what might happen. It’s to live intentionally in light of what I can do today.

I created Leeza's Care Connection as a place to begin to find answers for the worry and strategies for the reality. Let us know if we can be there for you on your journey. We know what you're up against ...we can help.

Want to learn about how to keep yourself safe from fraud and scams in todays technology era? Come join us for Care Cafe Chats this Wednesday!

Join us for Find Your Joy this coming Wednesday (June 10th) as we explore the calming power of sound! We love this self-care exploration class, because each month we get to engage in trying out different forms of self-care! 💙

No sign up is required, but we'd love if you'd give us a call or send us an email if you're coming to give us a heads up on on how many people we can expect!

Call: 803-888-7525
Email: [email protected]

Feeling down? Sometimes finding the light is a literal thing.

Sunshine helps our bodies produce vitamin D, a nutrient that plays an important role in mood, brain function, and overall well-being. While it isn’t a cure for depression, science suggests that low vitamin D levels can contribute to feeling down, so I'm taking my medicine

But this post isn’t really about vitamin D.

It’s about remembering that all of us, at one time or another, need help finding the light. Some days that help comes from a friend. Some days from a therapist. Some days from family, faith, purpose, or simply the courage to keep going.

And some days, it starts with sitting quietly in the sunshine, letting the warmth remind us that brighter moments still exist.

If you’re struggling, keep looking toward the light. And if someone you love is struggling, be a little light for them until they can find their own.

Mark your calendars! We have another Caregiver Courses this Friday, May 29th.