We’ve all witnessed the following scenario at some point in our lives: A beloved pet dies. A goldfish. Perhaps a hamster. The desperate parent, trying to spare their child the pain of loss, rushes to the store and purchases a replacement. It’s identical! Or so the parent thinks. The chil[...]
WE DID IT! We had a successful BOOK LAUNCH for Eric Riddle’s and my newest book entitled, STUFFology 101: Get Your Mind Out of the Clutter. Am I proud? Ya’ betcha! (That’s my native Wisconsin-speak.) How often do you find someone who says they’re working on a book, actually g[...]
Help Washington, DC hear the voices of people living with dementia CCAL-Advancing Person-Centered Living is working with the University of Buffalo-Institute for Person-Centered Care on a research project funded by the Retirement Research Foundation. One of the aims of the study is to gather feedback[...]
New Service to Prevent People with Dementia from Missing Medications* Are you a caregiver for a loved one with dementia? Do you fear your loved one is not taking his or her pills correctly? Nearly two-thirds of Americans who take medications report that they are not always taking their medications a[...]
No one told me, that aging is cumulative! That means the older we get the greater the impact of whatever we do. Overeat? The pounds will accumulate drastically. Have an extra drink of alcohol? Phew, didn’t expect to get so tipsy so soon, did ya’? Run a marathon? Ouch! I did and my knees [...]
“Read” The NEW Caregiver’s Voice I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tih[...]
When dementia strikes, even the simplest things can be overwhelming. This was the case with my father who had a habit of postponing making decisions until later. When I think of it, my father constantly put things off until later. My mother used to remind my father (he called it nagging) to take car[...]
Comfort food for Caregivers by Chef Tinky In addition to other jobs, caregivers are often called upon to put food on the table for their companions and themselves. While caring for my late mother, I tried to involve her in food preparation as much as possible. She had always cooked and wanted to hel[...]
…even if we have to clean. Is it springtime yet? It’s gotta be there somewhere under all the snow in the Midwest and Eastern U.S.! Despite the unusual weather we’ve had this year, the longer days trigger in us an annual ritual. What do we do each spring? With the longer days[...]
Are we ready for a blood test predicting Alzheimer’s? This is GREAT! After all, it casts light on what we need–greater awareness of dementia, which was identified recently as the third leading killer behind heart disease and cancer. Not so fast. The research results are great, but what d[...]
My father’s walk through Alzheimer’s is nearing the end. The following is an excerpt from “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk through Alzheimer’s. Each time there is a change in Mardig’s condition, I get a call. (We called my father by his first name in Armenian&[...]
Having “The Talk” with your parents Guest article by Attorney Christine Brown Although there may be several awkward “talks” we have with our parents in our lifetime, the one regarding their estate planning documents and financial situation is certainly one of the most importa[...]
