There’s been more discussion lately about the stigma of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The stigma takes root in the language we use, which shapes what we believe and then af[...]
In order to spend more time with my uncle who lived for nearly thirty years with Parkinson’s disease and to give my aunt some caregiver respite, I volunteered to drive their [...]
If you only knew, what each person carries in his/her heart. When we realize that each person – like us – carries burdens throughout the day, we’d be more underst[...]
Author and caregiver, Judith Henry, and her siblings may feel like meshuggenehs as they juggle care for their parents with humor and love. Many oy vey moments make The Dutiful Daug[...]
Brad Swientoniowski shot a video featuring just 12 minutes of his father’s day. Daniel Swientoniowski, age 68, is a Vietnam veteran and retired Detroit police officer. He lives wit[...]
There are over five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and it is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. Alz[...]
The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Novartis are collaborating on a drug study to prevent beta amyloid plaques from accumulating in people’s brains. Whereas, treatment[...]
Sometimes, LIFE’s a mess for caregivers and it helps to just sit back and LAUGH… especially, when it’s someone else’s mess! This is JUST too cute to pass up[...]
Last week Friday, U.S. News & World Report published a piece I wrote, entitled, Remembering Loved Ones During World Alzheimer’s Month. I’ll add TWO POINTS to the ar[...]
Seek competent professional advice. There are times along your caregiving journey that you’ll need legal, financial, and even healthcare advice. What are your responsibilitie[...]
Guest article by Truthful Loving Kindness Tru here. Changes are happening in America’s dementia communities. The Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute on Aging have ex[...]
Last weekend, I enjoyed an opportunity to present the keynote at the 9th Annual Texas Face to Face Caregiver Festival where 350 caregivers and even some of their loved ones gathere[...]
