There’s been more discussion lately about the stigma of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The stigma takes root in the language we use, which shapes what we believe and then af[...]
There are over five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and it is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. Alz[...]
Seek competent professional advice. There are times along your caregiving journey that you’ll need legal, financial, and even healthcare advice. What are your responsibilitie[...]
Last weekend, I enjoyed an opportunity to present the keynote at the 9th Annual Texas Face to Face Caregiver Festival where 350 caregivers and even some of their loved ones gathere[...]
Social Connectedness is a Critical Priority for Caregivers Guest article by Jamie van den Bergh America is aging and it is affecting more than just those growing older. Thanks to a[...]
Guest article by EarQ Today, 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. Meanwhile, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of [...]
Find the JOY in the smallest things. Smile. Laugh. Just as it’s normal to feel frustrated and even get angry, it’s important for caregiver survival to find the JOY in t[...]
WEGO Health invited Shelley Webb and me to join Amy Goyer of AARP for an informative Twitter chat about caregiver experiences, resources, and caregiver tips. Who is a caregiver? Am[...]
Caregiver, Seek RESPITE if even for Five Minutes Caregiving martyrs are not heroes. We only have so much energy to give each day. And caregiving martyrs rarely survive long enough [...]
A young caregiver, now 18 years old, reflects on her commitment to care for her grandmother at an early age. (TCV Ed.) A Commitment to Care Guest article by Leah Bender When the to[...]
Each week, Alzheimer’s, dementia research, and caregiver-related articles fill my inbox. I consider publishing a handful with comments, an excerpt, and a link to the original[...]
Anosognosia? Guest article by Sarah Schwarcz Memory loss, whether it’s from Alzheimer’s or dementia, is difficult for both those living with it and for those they love.[...]
