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[...]
Caregiver Claire Abel writes about her mother’s 105th birthday Amazingly, Caregiver of the Month, Claire Abel, has been caring for her mother, Anne Beversluis for 18 years! And what a history Anne has! Born in 1909, Anne’s father John Leskowits insisted she go to work to help support the[...]
We all do it. We know what we want, yet we make excuses (uh-hmmm, reasons) for postponing smart choices in our lives. Author Marc Chernoff offers “practical tips for productive living” at his website Marc and Angel Hack Life at lists 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. Choose the five i[...]
Sometimes, when ya’ hafta get away, here’s an idea for a caregiver respite. Although, it’s going to take a bit of time to plan… and then you’ll need to go through a year of training. What will you wear? Finally, did you know this is a one-way trip? You’re never co[...]
Really? That innocent face couldn’t steal Christmas! Watch this video as you listen to the poem with a delightful twist. And remember, whether you’re naughty or nice… thankfully, there’s someone who will forgive you. If the play button does not work below please click on the [...]
