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Dementia Support: Essential Resources for Baby Boomers
Welcome to our specialized Dementia Resource page designed for Baby Boomers. As we age, navigating the challenges associated with cognitive health becomes essential. Here, we’ve curated a collection of expert articles, enlightening podcasts, valuable books, and more, all focused on providing insights, tools, and support related to dementia. Whether you’re seeking knowledge on preventative measures, understanding different stages of dementia, accessing caregiver resources, or exploring the latest research, this platform is here to empower and support you. You’re not alone in this journey. Together, we can foster a greater understanding and resilience in the face of dementia.
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What’s the future of aging – and how could it impact your healthspan and longevity? Lauren Dunning of the Milken Institute shares her insights on this topic and key trends in innovative housing options and technology for older adults. Lauren Dunning joins us from Santa Monica, California. ______…
What’s the future of aging – and how could it impact your healthspan and longevity? Lauren Dunning of the Milken Institute shares her insights on this topic and key trends in innovative housing op…
What’s the future of aging – and how could it impact your healthspan and longevity? Lauren Dunning of the Milken Institute shares her insights on this topic and key trends in innovative housing options and technology for older adults. Lauren Dunning joins us from Santa Monica, California. ________________ Bio Lauren Dunning is a director on the Future of Aging team at the Milken Institute, where she develops initiatives and strategic partnerships that advance healthy longevity and financial security across the life course. In her role, Dunning oversees the Future of Aging Advisory Board, a…
The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we share the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.Chapter 4 - "Navigating Care":In this journal entry, we welcomed Lisa Nigro who shared her caregiving journey and how she is "Navigating Care".About Lisa…
The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we share the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.Chapter 4 - "Navigating Care":In this journal entry, we welcomed L…
The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we share the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.Chapter 4 - "Navigating Care":In this journal entry, we welcomed Lisa Nigro who shared her caregiving journey and how she is "Navigating Care".About Lisa Nigro:Lisa Nigro has always served marginalized communities, beginning with her work in the Chicago Police Department and continuing with her work in founding the Inspiration Corporation, which has served the homeless community of Chicago for the last 30 years. Currently, she is a full-time careg…
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…
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Parkinson's Disease Dementia, a form of Lewy Body Dementia.This episode will cover: — The distinction between Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies — Key symptoms affecting movement, cognition, and memory — Be…
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Parkinson's Disease Dementia, a form of Lewy Body Dementia.This episode will cover: — The distinction between Parkinson’s Disease Deme…
In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Parkinson's Disease Dementia, a form of Lewy Body Dementia.This episode will cover: — The distinction between Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies — Key symptoms affecting movement, cognition, and memory — Behavioral and sleep-related changes in Parkinson’s Disease Dementia — Important medication considerations and potential side effectsREFERENCES: https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers-dementia-parkinsons-disease-dementia-ts.pdf https://memory.ucsf.edu/sites/memory.ucsf.edu/files/wysiwyg…
In this week's episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood sits down with Christine Catoggio to explore how retirement has evolved and how individuals can embrace this new chapter of life! Christine begins by discussing why retirement today is vastly different from that of previous generations, touchi…
In this week's episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood sits down with Christine Catoggio to explore how retirement has evolved and how individuals can embrace this new chapter of life! Christine beg…
In this week's episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood sits down with Christine Catoggio to explore how retirement has evolved and how individuals can embrace this new chapter of life! Christine begins by discussing why retirement today is vastly different from that of previous generations, touching on the changing dynamics and expectations of modern retirees.Beyond finances, Christine highlights how to holistically plan for retirement, ensuring a fulfilling and purposeful life. She introduces the concept of "Longevity Literacy," helping listeners understand the importance of preparing for…
In this episode, we are joined by Josh Kinzel from Seniority Benefit Group to discuss key changes and updates for Medicare Open Enrollment 2024, highlighting how these alterations might impact current and prospective enrollees.Josh Kinzel brings 18 years of experience, with a focus on Medicare for t…
In this episode, we are joined by Josh Kinzel from Seniority Benefit Group to discuss key changes and updates for Medicare Open Enrollment 2024, highlighting how these alterations might impact current…
In this episode, we are joined by Josh Kinzel from Seniority Benefit Group to discuss key changes and updates for Medicare Open Enrollment 2024, highlighting how these alterations might impact current and prospective enrollees.Josh Kinzel brings 18 years of experience, with a focus on Medicare for the past 16 years. He assists individuals with the often intimidating and multifaceted choice of Medicare plans, alleviating concerns without any charge for services.Open Enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15th to December 7th each year. The discussion underscores the complexity of Medicare an…
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…
Discover information and insights into the deficits and strengths of people with early-stage memory loss. Caregivers will learn the techniques and strategies that optimize those strengths and how to avoid the pitfalls that limit connection.Join us for a live & interactive discussion with Victo…
Discover information and insights into the deficits and strengths of people with early-stage memory loss. Caregivers will learn the techniques and strategies that optimize those strengths and how to a…
Discover information and insights into the deficits and strengths of people with early-stage memory loss. Caregivers will learn the techniques and strategies that optimize those strengths and how to avoid the pitfalls that limit connection.Join us for a live & interactive discussion with Victoria Hart, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Dementia Care Practitioner (DCP), and Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
In this episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood is joined by Nancy Ruffner to discuss the vital role of independent patient advocacy and how it empowers individuals to take control of their healthcare journey. Nancy begins by explaining what independent patient advocates do and how they assist peo…
In this episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood is joined by Nancy Ruffner to discuss the vital role of independent patient advocacy and how it empowers individuals to take control of their healthca…
In this episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood is joined by Nancy Ruffner to discuss the vital role of independent patient advocacy and how it empowers individuals to take control of their healthcare journey. Nancy begins by explaining what independent patient advocates do and how they assist people in navigating complex medical situations, providing much-needed support and guidance. The conversation then delves into the various types of medical issues advocates handle, addressing whether all patient advocates serve everyone or if they specialize in certain areas. Nancy shares details about…
It's the "season of birthdays" for BOTH Queenagers Lisa & Erin and there's a word for when you turn the same age as the year you were born. (1962-62!) It's not all in your DNA when it comes to dementia - there are preventive measures you can take. We'll explore the idea of dining out alone. …
It's the "season of birthdays" for BOTH Queenagers Lisa & Erin and there's a word for when you turn the same age as the year you were born. (1962-62!) It's not all in your DNA when it comes to …
It's the "season of birthdays" for BOTH Queenagers Lisa & Erin and there's a word for when you turn the same age as the year you were born. (1962-62!) It's not all in your DNA when it comes to dementia - there are preventive measures you can take. We'll explore the idea of dining out alone. And we learn the dos and don'ts of stacking a dishwasher. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #podcast #Queenagers #humor #humour #friendship #dementia #dishwashers #diningalone Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of th…