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[...]
…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[...]
When do you have the talk? No, not that talk! When do you have the talk with your parents about their estate plan? Answer: Now. When my husband and I created our estate plan a deca[...]
We’re just a few days from the end of the first month of 2014. How’s it going, caregivers? Are you falling into those pre-holiday stress-laden habits? It’s easy to slide back[...]
For many years, I review the year on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day, I set forth a map for the year. It may seem silly to some to do this just because the calendar i[...]
Tryn Rose Seley’s 15 Minutes of Fame is wisdom delivered elegantly. Her idea is so simple even a caregiver can do it! The best ideas are often so simple we knock ourselves on[...]
I’m reminded of a saying sent to me by a friend– The older we get the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales worth [...]
It’s less than a week before Thanksgiving. I love the Thanksgiving holiday because we focus on giving thanks. Although, Christmas decorations are creeping into stores and XM [...]
The U.S. recognizes family caregivers in November. Initiated by the Caregiver Action Network* (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association), the U.S. recognizes family care[...]
Can there be Death with Dignity for People Living with end-stage Dementia? Thirty-six million people diagnosed with dementia (mostly Alzheimer’s) worldwide face limited optio[...]
With an estimated 100 billion brain cells, are our brains like a giant filing cabinet? If so, what are the similarities between how we file information in our brains vs. in a file [...]
