Among the Caregiver Tips, I’ll be sharing during the year; consider this a Bonus Caregiver Tip. BONUS Caregiver TIP: ASK QUESTIONS even if you think you know the answer. Even if you know the answer, ask the question. Life is constantly changing and what we believe is the right thing to do one[...]
Tips for Transitioning Seniors with Cognitive Disorders Guest article by Chris Semen There comes a time when our elder loved ones need to consider a home transition–whether it’s relocating to a smaller home or downsizing to an independent assisted living community. Late-life transitions [...]
Lose something? Use Click ‘n Dig Smart RF Item Finder Guest Reviewer Eric M. Riddle A clever device and well made. The Click ‘n Dig! comes in a compact package featuring six RF Receivers (three key rings, three thin plates), one RF Transmitter, and one set of EXTRA batteries. Instructio[...]
IF, at times, you fear you’re getting dementia, remember this–in two days we’re creating as much information as we created from the dawn of time until 2003, according to former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt. But it’s all too much! We’re awash in so much information, that we&[...]
Transforming Healthcare for Seniors and their Caregivers through Technology Guest Article by Kimberly O’Loughlin Today’s health care environment can be confusing and complex for seniors and their families. As seniors age and their health conditions progress, often their adult children who step in as[...]
A Doctor writes – Treat Alzheimer’s with GRACE Guest article by David Bernstein, MD Recently, Gert brought her husband, Jeb, to my office to manage his Alzheimer’s disease. She described Jeb before his illness as cooperative, intelligent, and pleasant. Jeb ran a respected and successful [...]
Caregivers need support After you learn as much as you can about your loved one’s disease or illness (Tip #1 for Caregivers), remember you’re not alone. The second tip for caregivers Find SUPPORT. Attend support group in person or online. There are thousands of support groups meeting aro[...]
Caregiver Retreat for Health and Healing Guest article by Sharon Salzberg I’ve been leading meditation retreats for caregivers for many years. But no matter how many retreats I lead, and no matter how many caregivers I meet, I am always touched by one thing: in spite of their apparent fatigue, most [...]
Time to Create Our OWN Caregiver HUMOR Caregivers, in order to survive and thrive, we need to find JOY in each day. Sometimes, it’s something that our loved one does that brings a smile to our faces–a bittersweet moment of joy amidst the decline of dementia. Other times, we read a funny [...]
Still Alice is a movie about Alice Howland, a happily married mother of three and a renowned Harvard linguistics professor, who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Based on the book by the same name, Still Alice is the first of three titles by Lisa Genova who has a Harvard doctorate deg[...]
Are Your Prescriptions Safe? The Importance of Staying Informed Guest article by Charles Sipe The number of recalled drugs in the United States surged from 166 in 2004 to a staggering 1,225 in 2013. Last year is shaping up to be a big year in drug recalls with 836 recalls through August 11, 2014. Th[...]
Conversation Cards – resource for engagement Shadowbox Press does it again. First their picture books that engage and comfort and now their oversized deck of 52 Conversation Cards. As soon as the box arrived, I opened the Conversation Cards for Adults and began asking my husband questions. Aft[...]
