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. Alzheimer’s is unique, as it’s considered a family disease, impacting not only those with the disease, but also their careg[...]
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, treatments have focused on delaying the decline in symptoms after one is diagnosed, this study aims to treat people even before s[...]
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. Caregiver, you deserve a RESPITE… take 30 seconds to watch this short video twice. I’ll bet you’ll b[...]
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 article, which has resonated among readers and has gone a bit viral. ONE – Include Dementia Given the seeming overla[...]
Seek competent professional advice. There are times along your caregiving journey that you’ll need legal, financial, and even healthcare advice. What are your responsibilities as your care recipient’s fiduciary? Do you have the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of your loved [...]
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 expanded the definition of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). In the past three months, five friends and I have seen special[...]
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 gathered for a day of rejuvenation, respite, and renewal. We’re FORTUNATE, today. Yesterday, we didn’t understand caregiving fo[...]
When caregiving grows too stressful, step back and let nature’s sounds fill you with peace. Author, music composer, performer, and former caregiver, Debbie Center created a very special set of recordings in her debut music CD, In Harmony All Ways. Straight from the Northwoods where she makes her hom[...]
Technology was supposed to improve our communications—giving us more channels through which to communicate. Instead, mobile devices are creating a world of NON-communicators. We of the Boomer generation use emails to communicate and in doing so, make a conscientious effort to write a meaning-filled [...]
What’s it like living with dementia and hearing loss? My late father, Martin Avadian, lived with both hearing loss and dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. Unbeknownst to us, living in California while he lived in Wisconsin, he drove down to the Chicago area to visit his brother, became disor[...]
Guest article by Linda Schmidt A nonagenarian is a person who is 90 to 99 years old. Have you considered what would it be like if you lived to be 90? What changes will have taken place since you were a child? Nationally, the average age of an assisted living resident is about 85 with an average stay[...]
Social Connectedness is a Critical Priority for Caregivers Guest article by Jamie van den Bergh America is aging and it is affecting more than just those growing older. Thanks to advances in healthcare and technology, millions of Boomers are living longer. This brings a new and unique set of challen[...]
