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
Alzheimer’s and the Your Brain Matters Initiative
by Leah Weinberg The Alzheimer’s Association of Central California recently held their Second Annual Your Brain Matters Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative Luncheon. The event was to celebrate and honor exceptional dementia caregivers and raised more than $250,000. The next event will be on November 18, 2016 in Santa Barbara. Lisa Genova, PhD, author of the best-selling Read More
Adult Day Care May Be Just What You Need
When caring for a loved one, you still need to run your own life and take time for yourself. Maybe it’s time to do some errands, take a nap, read a book or go to work. Perhaps you need just two hours, or a full eight. Since dementia is a slow-progressing disease, there is a Read More
Watching My Father
Note: the following is an excerpt from a story in which a woman’s father has dementia. He has wandered out of the house and she finds him in the backyard, slowly gathering pinecones. It is a moment where she truly realizes that her father’s dementia has progressed, and she needs more help in caring for him…. Read More
When Anger Strikes: What to do with Sundowning
Common among people with Alzheimer’s disease is a condition known as sundowning, in which symptoms of confusion and irritation increase drastically in the later afternoon and evening. Sundowning is more moderate in some people than others, but for some, it can be an almost daily dramatic event. Outbursts of anger and irrational thinking; confusion and Read More
Music Magic
All people need engaging activities to keep them active and engaged in the world around them. This includes those with dementia. One of the most accessible forms of mental stimulation and engagement is music. Last week I was at a jazz club, in which a lady brought her father to come listen to the music. Read More
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