What will be the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on Baby Boomers? Over the last few years, there has been increasing media coverage of the aging Boomer population and the [...]
My father died fourteen years ago on March 31, after suffering a massive stroke, which I believe was a result of Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed with dementia when my husband a[...]
It’s OKAY to feel frustrated and even angry. Feeling angry as a caregiver is normal; however, you hold the potential to inflict unintentional harm without an appropriate outl[...]
Encore: Whose casa is mi casa? Thank YOU, Right at Home of Calgary, Alberta (Canada) for sharing Humour for the Caregiver on Wellness [TCV Update 12/19/2021: URL no longer availabl[...]
My father, Martin Avadian, was born overseas in 1910. Two years after his father died, at age ten, he and his mother came to the United States by boat. They processed through Ellis[...]
Maintaining dignity with dementia. This is what struck me while I viewed this video from The Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM). Sometimes, it takes a different c[...]
When I began as a caregiver for my father who was initially diagnosed with dementia and then with probable Alzheimer’s, few people spoke publicly about caregiving and dementi[...]
A Bedtime Story – Finding the JOY in Caregiving for one with Alzheimer’s Guest story by Marion Riley My husband, Don, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1992. Do[...]
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. Eve[...]
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 i[...]
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 dise[...]
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 [...]
