Grandparents step into blended family roles in Florida
In Orlando area, longtime grandparents Edward and Sue Parker expand their family when daughter Debbie marries Bob DeLoach, creating step grandchildren and new parenting dynamics. The piece notes challenges, intrafamily acceptance, and shared rituals like meals and quilting to bond step relatives.
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Danielle
Nicole
Meme
Remailler
Remmiller
Debbie Parker
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Bob DeLoach
Bob
Julie
Ryan
Debbie
Jule
Debbe
Sue
Edward Parker
Step grandparenting shifts shape of blended families
The piece explores stages of step family integration from initial bewilderment to adaptive acceptance. It profiles the Parkers, Debbie and Bob DeLoach, and their blended relationships with Julie, Ryan, and other grandchildren, noting open arms and shared activities. Experts emphasize time and healthy communication in building trust.
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Edward Neukrug
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
Parkers
Debbie
Bob
Julie
Ryan
Sue
Fame
England
University of Florida
Gainesville
London
Parker Ferguson
Emery
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Priests with Alzheimer's find comfort in cherished rituals
The Rev Edmond Smyth, 78, and three other priests with Alzheimer's live at Huger Mercy Living Center in Phoenix in The House of Michael cottage. Mass remains their strongest link to identity as they remember liturgy though memory fades, offering a peaceful, purpose-filled routine for residents and staff.
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Rice
U.S. Postal Service
Lorain County Postal Employees Credit Union Audit Committee
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
National Associaton of Letter Carriers
AARP
Mary Staneluis
Imatron of Honor
Patrick Nolan
Carol Flautt
Patricia Nolan
Phoenle
Edmond Smyth
Smyth
Karmen Lee
Huger Mercy Living Center
Phoenix
Lee
The
Alzheimer’s Association
United States
Arizona
Huger Center
Carole Zacher
Robert Schneider
Thelephane Robertson
Robert J. Donohoe
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Reimullers
Doris
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Vicorp Restaurants Inc
Matland
Fila
Maitland
Mr., Mrs
Melvin Rice
Lorain County
Kaiser Permanente
Valu
Kaiser
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Ohio
Falling Water Rd
Strongsville
Pearl Rd
Falling Water
Classic Healthcare Systems
Frank Weldele
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