Legacy Home and Respite Care Foundation

04/28/2026

It’s our absolute honor to celebrate World War II veteran Mr. Herman Langford as he prepares for his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., accompanied by his lovely daughter and Caregiver Sanctuary member, Montez Ashley.

Mr. Langford is also a participant in our respite program, and it has been a privilege to support both him and his family along their journey.

Mr. Langford, we thank you for your service and are honored to celebrate this special moment with you. ❤️

04/27/2026

This past Friday, we had the opportunity to attend a screening of the Mama Joe Project and it was powerful.

The film beautifully captured who Mama Joe was before her diagnosis, while also giving an honest look at how her family navigated the journey that followed. It didn’t just tell a story, it  offered real insight, practical resources, and expert perspectives that truly help deepen understanding around dementia.

Spaces like this matter. Stories like this matter.
We were also incredibly honored to be recognized by the North Central Kappa Silhouettes, who helped bring this film to Wisconsin. Their support of Legacy through a $1,500 donation means more than we can put into words!

Grateful to be seen. Grateful to be supported. And even more motivated to keep going. 💜

04/27/2026

We're inviting all caregivers of loved ones living with dementia to a special Memory Social! Petals & Peace is a flower arranging experience designed to give caregivers a moment to slow down, engage the senses, and create something beautiful. We're providing free on site respite care - so your loved one can be safely engaged while you take this time for yourself. Scan the QR code to register! ✨🧡

By Legacy Home and Respite Care Foundation Inc

04/24/2026

Through my work with caregivers, I’ve seen firsthand how much people carry while caring for someone they love.Caregivers often manage medical appointments, medications, emotional changes, and daily routines while balancing the rest of their lives.But their own health and well-being often get pushed aside.Supporting caregivers is not just compassionate—it’s essential.This is exactly why organizations like Legacy Home and Respite Care Foundation exist, to ensure caregivers have access to support, education, and community. ✨🧡🌸

04/22/2026

Caregivers often give so much of themselves to care for someone they love. This week’s Write It Out Wednesday prompt invites you to reflect on what caring for yourself might look like right now. Taking time to pause and reflect is an important part of caregiver wellness. ✨

04/21/2026

Caregiver wellness is not optional, it’s necessary! This is why so much of what we do at Legacy centers around creating spaces for caregivers to get support and care. 💜

04/17/2026

We invite all caregivers of loved ones living with dementia to a special Memory Social: CPR Training. On site respite is provided, so your loved one will be taken care of while you participate. We’ll see you Sunday at 1:30pm. Scan the QR code to register!

04/17/2026

Imagine watching your parent slowly become someone you don’t recognize… not overnight, but piece by piece.
Losing their voice. Their independence. Their sense of self.

Now imagine going through that as a kid… trying to figure out your own life while also becoming their caregiver. Feeling alone. Like nobody else could possibly understand.

That was my life from 15–24.

I really thought it was just us… until I found and realized there are families all over the world living this same reality of younger-onset dementia; many unsupported and unseen.

This past week in Lyon, I got to meet so many of them in person. We shared stories, we cried, we laughed…
(we even got a picture with the Queen of Spain 😅)

But honestly, the best part…
We just lived. We hung out, had fun, and got to be around people who get it without having to explain anything.

I’m so honored to be part of this. And even more grateful my daughter got to witness it

Because this matters.
YOD families deserve to be seen, supported, and understood.

And through the Lorenzo’s House NextGen movement… we’re making sure they are 💛
If you want to learn more or be a part of it, DM me.

* YOD (Younger-Onset Dementia) refers to dementia diagnosed in individuals under the age of 65. It affects an estimated 3.9 million people worldwide, many of whom are raising families, working, and deeply embedded in their communities when symptoms begin.

04/15/2026

Caregivers carry so much every day. This week’s Write It Out Wednesday prompt invites you to reflect on the responsibilities you’re currently carrying and acknowledge the strength it takes to show up each day.
Writing can be a powerful way to process and release emotional weight. 💜

04/15/2026

Join us today for the Caregiver Sanctuary online support group. Every Wednesday at 5pm, Legacy provides a safe digital space for caregivers of loved ones living with dementia to network, learn, and fellowship. Scan the QR code to join us on Google Meet!