Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression
The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized that while...
Alzheimer’s
Oral Care Strategies for Older Adults
As the years go by, most of us find that our teeth require an increasing amount of care. A cracked tooth here, a root...
8 Tips from a Healthy Aging Expert
Note to readers: While this article dates back several years, the information is surprisingly (to me, anyway) current. It illustrates how little sound advice...
Caregiver Venting Healthy, but Choose Listeners Thoughtfully
Dear Carol: I’m a caregiver to my mom who has dementia and I also work full-time. A woman at work and I have become...
Kitchen Safety Concerns for People with Dementia
Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can be more...
Alzheimer’s Buddy Program Blends Personal Bonding with Education
Exceptional Alzheimer’s care is often a blend of bonding with the person who needs care and educating the caregiver about how best to help...
Home is All About Heart, Especially for Older Adults
For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that we know...
Everything You Wanted to Know About Living with Dementia (From Those Who Live with It)
Please join us for an inspiring event with five of our authors currently living with dementia who will share their stories, allowing us to...
How Involved Should Families Be When Elders Live in a Senior Living Facility?
Over the course of 15 years, five of my elderly loved ones lived, for various spans of time, in a nearby nursing home. I...
When a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize You
Watching a loved one move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be one of life’s toughest and most heart-breaking challenges. If we...
