Lewy Body Dementia Association to host a webinar - Caring for the Caregiver, Strategies for Healthy Living and Coping Link: Lewy Body Dementia Symptom Checklist[...]
How often do we caregivers celebrate the special days in our lives? Today is my birthday. It was also my father’s birthday. I wanted to make my father’s birthday special. Even though Alzheimer’s had caused him to not remember, my husband and I celebrated each of my father’s b[...]
Caregiver “Angel Elaine” is behind Norman McNamara’s worldwide advocacy efforts. After her husband, affectionately called Norrms, was diagnosed with dementia at age 50 and later with Lewy body disease, she’s been on a roller coaster of caring interspersed with travel and appearances. One[...]
Imagine looking in the mirror today and seeing yourself 50 years ago (assuming you’re old enough!) Tom Hussey, commercial photographer, didn’t imagine; he combined these images into an award-winning campaign for Novartis’ Exelon Patch, used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alz[...]
A diagnosis of dementia can be devastating, to you, your family, and all who care for you. Should you ever face this diagnosis personally or with a loved one, personal financial and health care decisions will become more difficult as the disease progresses. What if there was a way to resolve these i[...]
What does the Affordable Care Act mean for you? A 7-minute video created this year by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation will give you a better sense of what the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) means for you starting in 2014. (A link to their earlier video is at the end of this post.) Highlig[...]
Standing in long lines and waffles … hmmm, what do they have in common? I was stumbling through StumbleUpon when I came upon these Life Hacks — creative shortcuts that make life easier. Two, were just too much fun not to share with you. You know how you get umpteen pieces of advic[...]
When should a person diagnosed with dementia stop driving? The Caregiver’s Voice featured Michael Ellenbogen, who recently participated in a 2-hour panel about driving. Diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at age 49, Michael’s mission is to raise awareness about people who[...]
If you’ve been feeling the heat, it’s time to take steps to prevent a life-threatening emergency. Heat-related symptoms can creep up on us. Before it’s too late, be aware of the warning signs of heat stroke. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, prepared a one-page flier, Handlin[...]
I often wonder how much the marginally nutritious foods we eat contribute to different forms of dementia. Can you picture your grandparents sitting in front of the TV munching on cheese puffs? In the Boomers: Aging Beats the Alternative group on LinkedIn; one of the members started the discussion: W[...]
How do you talk to your children about the next chapter in your life? One of the most difficult topics to discuss with your children is the next chapter in your life. While they may be worried about you and want the best for you, you also want to maintain your independence and freedom. Making your w[...]
When does one become a caregiver? Seventeen years ago, I was regularly calling my father in Wisconsin. He was showing signs of dementia. The Department on Aging representative called to say that my father was a safety risk and they were considering a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation. WHAT? I knew righ[...]
