You can’t turn on the TV for more than a few minutes without seeing an advertisement for a pill that promises to restore your memory to how it was before you began experiencing cognitive and memory issues. Really? We may be desperate, but we’re not that stupid. Put away your credit card and instead, go […]
No one wants to ask this question. But here you are, wondering if it’s time to consider moving a loved one with dementia into a care home. If you care for someone with dementia, you have seen the small things, maybe a word missed here or there, or a cup of tea in the wrong […]
Dementia is a destructive illness that affects millions of people around the world. It can be very challenging and complex for those with dementia and their loved ones. Hospice care for dementia patients can address the needs of patients and their families, making this difficult time a bit easier for everyone. Read below to learn […]
In the workshops that we give to seniors one of the more popular ones is about Dementia. So when the following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine l thought the wish list was very well put and I thought I would share it. She got it from Joshua Pettit,the original author. I started […]
The following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine, and she got it from Joshua Pettit who is the original author of the post. I add a few wishes to his list at the end. Here is his original wish list with online resources that may help caregivers fulfill each request. These resources […]
It’s fascinating how we tend to delay the complex aspects of relationships and love as we age. But love has the power to enrich our lives, instill positivity, and give us deeper purpose. Supporting a partner who is living with someone experiencing dementia is a compassionate and challenging journey. It is a profound act of […]
We mistakenly believe there is a grief hierarchy, with the intensity of loss more legitimate for some events than others. The criteria are usually based on social norms. In this article, I explain that the intensity and duration of grief are related to the importance the lost person, pet, ability, or object had in our lives. Even more important, […]
Physicians routinely prescribe Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine (Razadyne), and Rivastigmine (Exelon) for patients who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. But they often ignore the clout of activities such as walking, knitting, woodworking, and puzzles. In this article, I explain why many common activities have the potential of holding in check the ravages of Alzheimer’s […]
For years neurologists told us that once brain cells die, they can not be replaced. But guess what? They were wrong. In this article, I discuss the phenomenal implications of the latest findings on the brain’s ability to grow new neurons and establish new connections. You will also find 12 suggestions to guide you in […]
Sometimes our understanding of a topic is hindered by the myths told to us and those we tell ourselves. I found that to be the case with senior moments. In this article originally published in Babyboomers.com, I bust the eight myths about senior moments that have prevented their study then explain how information processing errors […]
