On Mother’s Day, Susan visited her mother at her assisted living facility. She brought her flowers and her mother responded with, “How nice! My daughter, Susan, used to bring me flowers.” Susan was devastated by her mother’s inability to recognize her and left the visit in tears. Again, she experienced the pain of loss in Read More
Silver Alert: It’s an Amazing Amber Alert For Seniors
by Pam Ness In California, we have gotten familiar with the concept of Amber Alerts. Our phones vibrate or chime with the message that a child or teenager has been abducted, including pertinent details of vehicle license plate numbers and car descriptions. In synchrony, the media plays a role in spreading the information, and electronic Read More
Managing the Scary Costs of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
by Pam Ness The Alzheimer’s Association recently released the results of an important study on the financial impact of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. There are currently over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and every 66 seconds someone living in the U.S. is diagnosed with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the Read More
The Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s & Proactive Protection
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most common causes of death in the United States, and in the past few decades, scientists have seen a rise in both. Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to process sugars regularly, and the cardiovascular system is put in great danger–especially when Read More
What to Expect When Touring a Residential Care Facility
Perhaps your loved one was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and though they have not progressed rapidly in their disease, you sense that soon enough they will not be able to be left alone. Oftentimes, a family and friends decide to put their loved one in a residential care facility, and maybe that is Read More
The Unexpected Benefits of Joining an Alzheimer’s Support Group
by Leah Weinberg When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the caretaker family members may think that a support group “isn’t for them”. They may want to deal with their feelings privately, and don’t yet understand the benefits of an Alzheimer’s support group and hearing other people’s stories who are in the Read More
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