I'm going to say goodbye now, mom: An essay on Alzheimer's

This essay on Alzheimer’s explores the brief moments when grief and fear take over, but an unwavering commitment to our loved ones wins in the end.

Living and LearningLonna WhitingNovember 12, 2019dementia, caregiving, moms, Alzheimer's, work, career, professional, writing, life, branding, journeyComment

My mom was an entrepreneur and I didn’t even know it

Despite all the kids and snot and naps and weekly rates and Mom with her calculator, a ledger, a bank account and her continuing education courses, I not once - ever - realized my mother was an entrepreneur.

Living and Learning, EventsLonna WhitingOctober 21, 2019entrepreneurs, women, business, daycare, memories, Alzheimer's, dementia, mothers, moms Comments

Alzheimer's gives back what I'm still not ready to receive

‘Dementia gifts’ is a series of previously published essays, thoughts, insights and advice on Alzheimer’s Disease.

Living and LearningLonna WhitingSeptember 14, 2019Alzheimer's, dementia, daughters, family, life lessons, nonfiction, essays, Alzheimer's Association

Why humility is a strength and a value

Being open to learning prevents me from defaulting to the bogus behaviors of my past self. It keeps me in humility mode and makes me a better writer, editor and human.

Living and LearningLonna WhitingAugust 27, 2019culture, values, Alzheimer's, writing, editing, Fargo, mothers, daughters, humility, learning, self-improvement Comments

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