Guest post by David V. Pomeranz For caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients, life can sometimes feel like a juggling act. That’s why The National Alzheimer Center, a divisio[...]
Finding the JOY in caregiving may feel impossible, especially during the holidays. Sometimes, we need a new approach when celebrating the holidays. Instead of the traditional gathe[...]
Caregiving Tips for Lewy Body Dementia Guest article by Elizabeth Patrick Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of progressive dementia, affecting more than 1.3 m[...]
With more than 22 years of providing assisted living options for the elderly and listening to the needs and wants of our residents, Sister Peggy Jackelen, Administrator at Bell Tow[...]
Guest post by Linda Schmidt Have you had to choose a place where your parent, spouse, or other loved one will live? Is it a daunting, nerve-wracking experience that challenges ever[...]
Essential Alzheimer’s Education Guest post by Diane Walker, RN, MS Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease characterized by dementia, including changes in memory, thinking, and behavi[...]
Join the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) for a webinar on “Exercise and Dementia,” presented by Dr. Jeffrey M. Burns. Dr. Burns will discuss the evidence that phy[...]
Three helpful steps you can take to return to a normal routine after being a caregiver. Guest post by Ron Whitaker Whether you were a primary caregiver or shared responsibility for[...]
Guest Post by David Virden On average, caregivers devote 20 hours a week to caring for a loved one. Keeping love alive becomes a challenge. If you’re an unmarried caregiver for a p[...]
Guest post by Lisa Peters-Beumer, MPH Assistant VP, Adult and Senior Services, Easter Seals A forgotten name, a burner left on, a lost destination, a missed birthday, a confused lo[...]
Relieving the Burden on Caregivers with Medical Alerts Guest post by Shauna Barker If you have an aging parent or loved one, becoming a family caregiver may be closer than you thin[...]
How to Make Holiday Season Brighter for Visually Impaired Relative Guest post by Jesse Mermell With the number of seniors with low vision expected to double by 2030 as more and mor[...]
