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When your partner receives a diagnosis that changes everything, the ground beneath your feet shifts. One moment you’re planning a normal future. The next, you’re staring at a reality you never ima…

When your partner re…

When your partner receives a diagnosis that changes everything, the ground beneath your feet shifts. One moment you’re planning a normal future. The next, you’re staring at a reality you never imagined. Life after diagnosis feels like stepping into an entirely different world, and the path forward is anything but clear. The shock comes first. Then questions flood in. How do you process the news? What does this mean for your relationship, your work, your dreams together? How do you keep moving when everything feels uncertain? These are the kinds of questions that don’t have easy answers, …

Medical memoirs hold a unique power. They transform private suffering into shared understanding, turning a diagnosis from a clinical fact into a human story. The best medical memoirs don’t just docu…

Medical memoirs hold…

Medical memoirs hold a unique power. They transform private suffering into shared understanding, turning a diagnosis from a clinical fact into a human story. The best medical memoirs don’t just document illness; they reframe it. They show us what happens when ordinary people face extraordinary challenges with courage, humor, and unflinching honesty. Reading these accounts can shift how we understand disease, Caregiving, resilience, and the bonds that hold us together. Whether you’re navigating your own Health crisis, supporting someone who is, or simply drawn to stories of the human spirit…

Bucket List races aren’t just about crossing a finish line in your hometown. They’re about running through places that take your breath away, where the landscape itself becomes part of the challen…

Bucket list races ar…

Bucket list races aren’t just about crossing a finish line in your hometown. They’re about running through places that take your breath away, where the landscape itself becomes part of the challenge. Whether you’re an endurance athlete seeking new horizons or someone looking to combine fitness with world Travel, running races across continents offers a unique way to experience the world. At Running With Cat, we’ve seen firsthand how marathons and half-marathons can connect you to places and people in ways that ordinary tourism never can. When Anthony and Catherine became nomads to purs…

When two people commit to a life together, they imagine growing old side by side. But when one partner receives a diagnosis of chronic illness or early-onset disease, the nature of that commitment shi…

When two people comm…

When two people commit to a life together, they imagine growing old side by side. But when one partner receives a diagnosis of chronic illness or early-onset disease, the nature of that commitment shifts fundamentally. Marriage and chronic illness create a unique dynamic that tests Relationships in ways that ordinary Aging never does. The challenges are not simply medical or logistical, they are deeply emotional and relational, requiring both partners to redefine what their partnership means and how they move forward together. The Shifting Roles in Marriage and Chronic Illness One of the first…

When you’re a caregiver, the idea of traveling the world might seem impossible. Add a limited budget to the equation, and it feels downright out of reach. But traveling while caring for someone you …

When you’re a care…

When you’re a caregiver, the idea of traveling the world might seem impossible. Add a limited budget to the equation, and it feels downright out of reach. But traveling while caring for someone you Love doesn’t require wealthy Retirement savings or months of vacation time. It requires creativity, planning, and a willingness to embrace a different kind of adventure. Running With Cat tells the story of Anthony Copeland-Parker and Catherine Popp, who didn’t let a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s stop them from exploring the world together. They became nomads for eight years, traveling…

When Catherine received her Early-Onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I thought goodbye would be a single moment. I imagined a clear, terrible day when everything changed. What I didn’t understand then w…

When Catherine recei…

When Catherine received her Early-Onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I thought goodbye would be a single moment. I imagined a clear, terrible day when everything changed. What I didn’t understand then was that this disease doesn’t work that way. It’s not a sudden rupture. It’s a slow fade, and the goodbyes come in waves, each one smaller but somehow no less devastating than the last. There’s a particular kind of Grief that comes with watching someone you love disappear while they’re standing right in front of you. It’s not like losing someone to death, where the world stops and peopl…

When someone you love starts repeating the same question three times in an hour, or forgets where they parked the car again, it’s easy to dismiss it as normal aging. But distinguishing between typic…

When someone you lov…

When someone you love starts repeating the same question three times in an hour, or forgets where they parked the car again, it’s easy to dismiss it as normal aging. But distinguishing between typical forgetfulness and signs of early dementia can be the difference between catching cognitive decline early and missing a critical window for medical intervention. Memory problems in your 50s and beyond deserve attention. While occasional lapses are part of life, certain patterns warrant a conversation with a doctor. This article walks you through what to watch for, when to worry about forgetfulne…

As some of you might know, I love numbers, probably why I flew commercially for 37 years before retiring 12 years ago. Here are some numbers to ponder. Since Cat passed away 9 months ago, I have made …

As some of you might…

As some of you might know, I love numbers, probably why I flew commercially for 37 years before retiring 12 years ago. Here are some numbers to ponder. Since Cat passed away 9 months ago, I have made 122 stops visiting 91 Family and friends and have scattered her ashes in 49 memorial places for both of us.  I have driven 13,000 miles crisscrossing the USA.  I have also flown to 9 different countries, plus Hawaii.  Over the past 9 months, I have run 56 5Ks and walked 22 10Ks all over the world. Now for the surprise that I had promised.  The picture was taken back in October of 2023 in Bowma…

When you become a caregiver, life narrows in certain ways. Appointments fill the calendar. Medical decisions become consuming. Time with friends feels like a luxury you cannot afford. Yet building a c…

When you become a ca…

When you become a caregiver, life narrows in certain ways. Appointments fill the calendar. Medical decisions become consuming. Time with friends feels like a luxury you cannot afford. Yet building a caregiver support network is not optional if you want to survive the long journey ahead without burning out. The loneliness of caregiving is real and often unexpected. You might have a full house, a partner you love deeply, responsibilities that never stop. And still, you feel profoundly alone because no one else fully understands what your days look like. A caregiver support network is not about h…

When you have a chronic condition or age-related health concerns, the idea of traveling can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if adventure is still possible, or whether the logistical challenges out…

When you have a chro…

When you have a chronic condition or age-related health concerns, the idea of traveling can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if adventure is still possible, or whether the logistical challenges outweigh the rewards. The truth is simpler: with the right approach to senior travel planning, you can see the world while honoring what your body needs. Anthony Copeland-Parker of Running With Cat knows this firsthand. When he and Catherine faced serious health diagnoses in their fifties, they didn’t let illness stop them. Instead, they became nomads for over five years, running marathons and half…

When life throws its heaviest punches, our instinct is often to retreat. But what if the answer was to lace up your shoes and run toward the challenge instead? That’s exactly what Anthony Copeland-P…

When life throws its…

When life throws its heaviest punches, our instinct is often to retreat. But what if the answer was to lace up your shoes and run toward the challenge instead? That’s exactly what Anthony Copeland-Parker and Catherine discovered when they faced one of life’s most devastating diagnoses. Their story reveals something profound: Exercise Mental Health benefits go far beyond burning calories or improving fitness. Marathon training became their anchor, their language, their way of reclaiming agency in a situation where so much felt out of control. The science backs this up, but their lived exper…

Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis for someone you love is life-altering. When that person is your partner, spouse, or close family member, the emotional weight compounds. But for many caregivers, l…

Receiving an Alzheim…

Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis for someone you love is life-altering. When that person is your partner, spouse, or close family member, the emotional weight compounds. But for many caregivers, life does not pause for grief or adjustment. Work continues. Bills must be paid. Responsibilities mount on both sides of the equation. The challenge of balancing Employment with caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s is one that millions of Americans face each year. Unlike a short-term illness or recovery period, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that will demand more from you over time. Th…