Often families try to do all the care themselves out of love or necessity – or maybe “control”. Whatever it is that causes you to be the only one caring for a dependent older adult – you need to know the importance of finding a balance and sharing the care. Caregiver research shows that Read More
Alzheimer's and Meal Time
Recently, at a class I was teaching, someone asked why her mother with Alzheimer’s dementia would not eat in the skilled nursing home she was in when at home she didn’t have a problem. Often, in medical and residential facilities, they give the patient too many choices, a challenge for those with dementia. I told Read More
Are Cell Phones the Answer to Alzheimer's?
A recent study showed that cell phones may decrease an Alzheimer’s like disease in mice. This is startling news, particularly since previous thought had been that cell phone use could cause brain tumors. Could the answer to preventing Alzheimer’s disease really be something so convenient? It sure would be nice!http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AlzheimersNews/cell-phone-radiation-prevent-reverse-alzheimers-mice/story?id=9497387 Here is the link to Read More
Alzheimer’s Summit in San Francisco Receives Award
The Caregiving Legacy Award from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation is being given to the “Alzheimer’s Dementia Strategy and Dementia Summit”. I had the honor of serving on this panel with many other leading Dementia experts in San Francisco. My role, based on expertise, was that of “Care Coordination and Professional Care Manager.” Most Read More
Memory Loss and Aging Parents
When one parent is exhibiting signs of memory loss the other parent can often cover up for the spouse who is losing the ability to care for themselves. Adult children are often surprised when they hear about a diagnosis they never saw, sometimes because of denial and at other times because the well parent was Read More
Being a Friend to Someone with Dementia
Being a Firend to Someone with Dementia List
1. Select passive activities that are “in the moment”
2. Eliminate choices with planning
3. Protect their self-esteem
4. Sign up for our free Dementia classes by calling (866) 760-1808. To view the schedule of our upcoming classes click here http://www.eldercareanswers.com/answers-and-news/classes-and-support-groups.php Read more
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