When a family member is diagnosed with a progressive dementia, it is challenging not only for the “patient” but even more so for the entire family system. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s impact everyone in the family and sometimes in the community (if the person doesn’t have family). Those who oversee the care of someone with Read More
Staying Connected Equals Staying Sharp
My Aunt Frances turned 100 this past January. She is the eldest of four girls, including my mom, who all predeceased her. A fun topic of discussion in my family is about the fact that she took her social security early, at 62, not knowing if she would live to the age of 65! She Read More
