Family History Brings Comfort To Alzheimer’s Patients

When a family member is affected by Alzheimer’s disease, it can be devastating for everyone. Did you know that genealogy and family history stories can be very comforting to those who are becoming more and more confused as their memory deteriorates? When a family member shares a family story or looks through old photographs with a person who is affected by Alzheimer’s, they often recognize that what they are hearing or seeing is familiar. Interestingly enough, when someone is affected by Alzheimer’s disease, memories that were formed most recently are lost first and those formed long ago last the longest. … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of July 9, 2012

Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. This is a good place to find genealogy podcast that are new to you. There may also be podcasts that don’t always talk about genealogy topics, but, have done so for a random episode. Genealogy Gems released episode number 136 on July 8, 2012. This episode is called “Life After iGoogle”. In this episode, host Lisa Louise Cooke has a fantastic solution for everyone who is concerned about Google pulling the plug on iGoogle. She also points out that her website has been upgraded, … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of June 18, 2012

Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup gives you an easy way to find brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. You may also find some genealogy podcasts that are new to you! Sometimes, this list also includes episodes of podcasts that don’t always focus on genealogy, but have for one, particular, episode. Genealogy Gems released episode 134 on June 11, 2012. This episode is called “A Blast From The Past”. In this episode, Host Lisa Louise Cooke re-released episodes one and two of the Genealogy Gems podcast. If you only recently started listening to this podcast, then these … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of June 11, 2012

Ready for some more genealogy podcast to listen to? Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It also is where to find random episodes of podcasts that don’t usually focus on genealogy, but have devoted an episode to it this time. African Roots Podcast released episode number 166 on June 8, 2012. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks about an event that was occurring at the National Gallery of Art in Washington on the day she recorded this episode. She talks about several upcoming genealogy events that you can check … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of June 4, 2012

Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that talk about topics related to genealogy. Has your favorite genealogy podcast released a new episode yet? African Roots Podcast released episode number 165 on June 1, 2012. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks a little about her recent visit to Arkansas where she attended a Preservation conference and the dedication of a monument to the first black Deputy Marshal on the western frontier. She also talks about the upcoming conference by the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia, upcoming Juneteenth celebrations, the Samford IGHR, the … Continue reading

Decorating Your Loved Ones’ Graves

Memorial Day is one time of year when cemeteries see a lot of visitors. The holiday was established in 1868 to honor soldiers who had lost their lives in service to our nation during the Civil War. On Memorial Day, people often visit the graves of those who lost their lives in service and decorate their graves with American flags. Communities also have annual concerts and patriotic parades to mark the occasion. Many people also choose to visit cemeteries on Memorial Day to decorate the graves of family members who have passed away regardless of whether they served in the … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of May 28, 2012

Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that focus on a wide variety of genealogy related topics. This is where to go to see if your favorite genealogy podcast has released a brand new episode. It also is where to find genealogy podcasts that are new to you. Genealogy Guys released episode number 237 on May 27, 2012. In this episode, hosts Drew and George go over some genealogy news. This includes: an announcement that they will be at the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree, new webinars from RootsMagic, updates from FamilySearch, additions … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of May 21, 2012

Each and every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that focus on a variety of genealogy related topics. This is where to find more episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It is also where to find genealogy podcasts that are new to you. Genealogy Gems released an episode on May 19, 2012. This episode is called “Interview with Henry Louis Gates Jr on Finding Your Roots May 19, 2012”. In this episode, host Lisa Louise Cooke shares an interview she did with Henry Louis Gates Jr., who is the host of “Finding Your Roots … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of May 14, 2012

Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcast. It also is a great place to find out about genealogy podcasts that are new to you, or to listen to episodes of podcasts that do not always focus on genealogy related topics, but have decided to do so for a particular episode. African Roots Podcast released episode number 162 on May 11, 2012. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks about several upcoming genealogy events. This includes: the “Memorial In May” Annual Preservation of African American Cemeteries (PAAC) Conference, the Dedication of the … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of May 8, 2012

Each week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. Here is where to find genealogy podcasts that you recognize as well as some that are new to you. Every so often, there will be episodes from podcasts that don’t always talk about genealogy but have gotten onto a genealogy related topic anyway. Genealogy Gems released an episode on May 4, 2012. This episode is called “Bonnets and Hats, and The Genealogy Widower”. Topics in this episode include: a new book called “Bonnets and Hats” that was written by Maureen Taylor (AKA the Photo … Continue reading