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Welcome to our Alzheimer’s resource page, specifically designed for Baby Boomers. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of expert insights, recommended books, informative podcasts, and insightful articles dedicated to understanding cognitive disorders. Gain valuable knowledge, discover effective Caregiving strategies, and find support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s. Explore the expertise of our contributors and access resources that provide guidance and encouragement on this challenging journey.
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Photo by National Cancer Institute on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There is a major disconnect between what older adults want from health care and what the health care system delivers t…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There is a major d…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There is a major disconnect between what older adults want from health care and what the health care system delivers to them.That disconnect appears on every page of a new study by Age Wave and the John A. Hartford Foundation, titled Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads. When adults aged 65 and older were asked to assign a letter grade to the health care system, only 11% a…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Pamela Mills as guest to the show. About Pamela Mills: Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care holds master’s degrees in Counselor Education and Management of Aging Services. She holds …
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Pamela Mills as guest to the show. About Pamela Mills: Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewo…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Pamela Mills as guest to the show. About Pamela Mills: Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care holds master’s degrees in Counselor Education and Management of Aging Services. She holds certifications as a care manager through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and as a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She is also an advanced professional with the Aging Life Care Association. Wit…
Caring for a spouse with dementia is a deeply challenging and emotional journey. In this episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates bring together three extraordinary guests: Richard Creighton (aka Frank Brown), Scott Rose, and Tio Stib (aka Stephen Miller), who share their personal exp…
Caring for a spouse with dementia is a deeply challenging and emotional journey. In this episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates bring together three extraordinary guests: Richard Crei…
Caring for a spouse with dementia is a deeply challenging and emotional journey. In this episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates bring together three extraordinary guests: Richard Creighton (aka Frank Brown), Scott Rose, and Tio Stib (aka Stephen Miller), who share their personal experiences and hard-earned insights.Richard Creighton shares his journey caring for his wife Kate, who is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's. He discusses the daily routines that bring them joy and emphasizes the profound impact of kindness and community support. Richard blogs about their Alzheim…
Christine is the founder of her business, "PreAct Your Age." In this insightful interview, Christine talked about the inspiration behind her books, what they cover, and the personal motivations that led her to write them. We also explored her decade-long experience as a caregiver for 100 people, wha…
Christine is the founder of her business, "PreAct Your Age." In this insightful interview, Christine talked about the inspiration behind her books, what they cover, and the personal motivations that l…
Christine is the founder of her business, "PreAct Your Age." In this insightful interview, Christine talked about the inspiration behind her books, what they cover, and the personal motivations that led her to write them. We also explored her decade-long experience as a caregiver for 100 people, what she has learned, and the gaps in resources and information surrounding Alzheimer’s, aging in place, and evolving perspectives on aging.We also touched on the importance of self-care for caregivers, staying active, and finding joy in life as we age. Christine shared her thoughts on how societal v…
Putting Supplements in Perspective Many over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and other non-prescription items are commonly recommended by healthcare providers. Some are considered “standard therapy” for numerous medical cond…
Putting Supplements in Perspective Many over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and other non-prescription items are commonly recom…
Putting Supplements in Perspective Many over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and other non-prescription items are commonly recommended by healthcare providers. Some are considered “standard therapy” for numerous medical conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AREDS2 vitamins), anemia (iron), osteoporosis (Vitamin D and calcium), cardiovascular disease (fish oil), and birth-defect prevention (folic acid in pregnancy). Specific vitamin and mineral supplements can be essential for those with documented def…
In this groundbreaking episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine sits down with Dr. John E. Lewis, a leading expert in nutrition and dietary supplements. Dr. Lewis, founder and president of Doctor Lewis Nutrition and former associate professor at the University of Miami Miller Schoo…
In this groundbreaking episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine sits down with Dr. John E. Lewis, a leading expert in nutrition and dietary supplements. Dr. Lewis, founder and presid…
In this groundbreaking episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine sits down with Dr. John E. Lewis, a leading expert in nutrition and dietary supplements. Dr. Lewis, founder and president of Doctor Lewis Nutrition and former associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, shares his revolutionary insights into the world of special polysaccharides derived from aloe vera and rice bran. With over 30 studies and more than 180 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lewis unveils the life-changing effects these natural compounds have shown in clinical trials, pa…
From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, health and longevity. Greek mythology tells of the golden apples of immortality, while in Norse mytholog…
From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, heal…
From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, health and longevity. Greek mythology tells of the golden apples of immortality, while in Norse mythology, the gods maintained their youth with apples.It turns out these stories have some basis in science. The humble apple is jam packed with nutrients, with benefits for heart, brain and digestive health, just to name a few. If you’re not doing so already, here’s why you should make apples a re…
The Importance of Visiting Loved Ones with Dementia or DisabilitiesVisiting friends who have dementia or disabilities can be challenging. My husband, Mark, had a stroke, and it's been a journey for us. Initially, everyone was supportive, but as time went on, visits dwindled. It’s sad to see him fe…
The Importance of Visiting Loved Ones with Dementia or DisabilitiesVisiting friends who have dementia or disabilities can be challenging. My husband, Mark, had a stroke, and it's been a journey for us…
The Importance of Visiting Loved Ones with Dementia or DisabilitiesVisiting friends who have dementia or disabilities can be challenging. My husband, Mark, had a stroke, and it's been a journey for us. Initially, everyone was supportive, but as time went on, visits dwindled. It’s sad to see him feeling isolated, especially when his friends have stopped checking in.People have their lives, and I understand that. But seeing someone you care about in a vulnerable state is hard. The changes can be frightening, and you may feel helpless watching them struggle. These feelings are valid, and I'm no…
Putting Supplements in Perspective Many over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and other non-prescription items are commonly recommended by healthcare providers. Some are considered “standard therapy” for numerous medical cond…
Putting Supplements in Perspective Many over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and other non-prescription items are commonly recom…
Putting Supplements in Perspective Many over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and other non-prescription items are commonly recommended by healthcare providers. Some are considered “standard therapy” for numerous medical conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AREDS2 vitamins), anemia (iron), osteoporosis (Vitamin D and calcium), cardiovascular disease (fish oil), and birth-defect prevention (folic acid in pregnancy). Specific vitamin and mineral supplements can be essential for those with documented def…
Sharon A. Brangman, MD, Syracuse NY, is a geriatrician who has been a leader in the field of geriatrics for over two decades. Her focus is directly on the phenomenon of normal cognitive aging, concentrating on prevention. Dr. Brangman serves as Chair of the Department of Geriatrics, Director of t…
Sharon A. Brangman, MD, Syracuse NY, is a geriatrician who has been a leader in the field of geriatrics for over two decades. Her focus is directly on the phenomenon of normal cognitive aging, conce…
Sharon A. Brangman, MD, Syracuse NY, is a geriatrician who has been a leader in the field of geriatrics for over two decades. Her focus is directly on the phenomenon of normal cognitive aging, concentrating on prevention. Dr. Brangman serves as Chair of the Department of Geriatrics, Director of the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease and is a Distinguished Service Professor at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She has held leadership roles at the national level and was elected to the board of the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs in 2013 and served …
It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excruciating that it seemed almost death-defying. But afterward? Amazing, rejuvenating, exhilarating (I s…
It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excru…
It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excruciating that it seemed almost death-defying. But afterward? Amazing, rejuvenating, exhilarating (I survived!). At the same time, somehow, I felt a pervasive sense of calm. Truly, a top-of-the-world feeling that stayed with me all day long.So, I get why cold therapy has become all the rage. From open water swimming and ice baths to cold plunges and whole-body cryotherapy, this centuries-old pra…
How do rural caregivers navigate caregiving challenges with limited resources and support? For many caregivers in these settings, the isolation can be overwhelming. Today, we’re talking about the unique challenges faced by rural dementia caregivers—individuals who often carry the weight of careg…
How do rural caregivers navigate caregiving challenges with limited resources and support? For many caregivers in these settings, the isolation can be overwhelming. Today, we’re talking about the un…
How do rural caregivers navigate caregiving challenges with limited resources and support? For many caregivers in these settings, the isolation can be overwhelming. Today, we’re talking about the unique challenges faced by rural dementia caregivers—individuals who often carry the weight of caregiving with little outside help. Research is beginning to shine a light on their needs, and new solutions are emerging that offer hope and much-needed support. Our guests today, Matthew Zuraw and Pam Brandon, each bring a deeply personal and professional perspective to this topic. Matthew’s jour…