WHAT IF hallucinations are a disEase with reality due to Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, or other cause of dementia? I often wondered this while caring for my father who lived with A[...]
People with dementia (PWD) are sharing their experiences with one another and anyone else who is willing to listen. In years past, PWDs would quietly retreat. No more. A new age of[...]
Last month, I wrote this piece for Ezine Articles, The Secret of Robin Williams’ Suicide – What We Do Know. [UPDATE 4/30/2019: Link no longer accessible at Ezine Articl[...]
An enlightening infographic offering 15 facts about caregivers.* Did you know most caregivers have a college education? About half hold other jobs. All caregivers spend an average [...]
Avadian’s Mi Casa es Su Casa – Caregiver Humor In a genuine attempt to encourage my father to feel he wasn’t a burden while living with us, my husband and I told [...]
Guest post by Jason Zimelman Helping your loved one remain independent into the latter stages in life can be difficult. For some, it’s nearly impossible to take them out of t[...]
Grandma is a delightfully illustrated book to help children deal with the highs, lows, and misunderstandings that arise when a loved one has dementia. Grandma is the story of Oscar[...]
How Can You Reduce Confusion for Frustration-free Conversation? Guest article by Andrew Atkinson Good care isn’t just physical; it’s also mental and emotional. Often, caregivers st[...]
New research is Alzheimer’s comes across almost weekly. Yet, there’s no cure. One day, while researching something else, a scientist may find a cure. For now, the follo[...]
The United Hospital Fund and AARP Public Policy Institute issued a report today with compelling new evidence that family caregivers who provide complex chronic care to people who a[...]
How to travel with people living with dementia Guest article by Derek Hobson-Nahigyan Surprisingly, most family caregivers decide not to travel with loved ones living with dementia[...]
Next week is bracketed by my husband’s birthday on Monday and mine on Friday. What do you give to someone for his/her birthday? A dinner? Yes, we’ll enjoy a special din[...]
