An inspirational memoir built around the author’s poems while she kept a promise to her late father and lovingly cared for her judgmental mother at home.[...]
Caregiving is a labor of love, while the stress can lead to family caregivers' illnesses and depression. Be informed. Take action with small steps to thrive.[...]
Dementia predictors, including personality traits, caregiver support, an accurate Alzheimer's blood test, caregiver support in ICU, and problem vision.[...]
Excerpts—using the TB vaccine to protect the brain from Alzheimer's, Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, Fall Risks, Words We Use and People's View of Dementia[...]
Reflecting on 25 years since the first hardcover edition of "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's was published. Includes excerpts.[...]
Five steps to choosing the right nursing home for you; actor says: Ask for help; Elder Caregiving Guide, and Tax Tips for Seniors, Wandering risks[...]
Give yourself the gift of self-love and your loved one a change-of-pace with in-home care. Guest author, Anna Dykshteyn shares the role of home-health aids and prioritizing self-care.[...]
Attention to cleanliness in healthcare settings and in your own home and telling the truth about your symptoms could save your and your loved one's life![...]
Part II of this two-part article looks at the diagnosis, what I learned, checking insurance coverage, and testing your own emergency response system.[...]