Well Spring has sprung or at least it’s trying and the warm weather and the opportunity to get back outside is just around the corner. You don’t need me to tell you that this past year has been one for the ages. At the risk of using an overused phrase, hopefully all of this will soon be in our rear […]

As one that does a number of lectures on countless topics related to your loved ones with dementia, I have to confess that one of the most popular is the one I do on “Understanding Behaviors.” Today we’re going to drill down on just one of the specific reasons your loved one may be acting or behaving like they are, […]

I can imagine that the last word you want to hear about in these times of trying to stay loyal to your New Years resolutions is the “D” word or diet. That said, your diet can and does play an important role in brain health. I went to ALZ.org to learn more about diet and brain health and what I […]

I couldn’t help but notice that my most recent article on helping you determine what was “Normal Age Related Memory Loss” or dementia related behavior, created a great deal of commentary from my readers. It was all positive and since this is the time that about 50% of the population makes New Year resolutions, I thought it would be appropriate […]

As you might expect, I receive a number of emails related to my work as an Alzheimer’s Care Specialist. Recently, I received a submission from The AARP that provided a quiz to help you to determine whether those senior moments were simply Normal Age Related Memory Loss (NARML) or a possible symptoms of early dementia. There were only 10 questions […]

I have to confess that when the pandemic of 2020 broke out, my hopes were, that within a few weeks, all of this would be in our rear view mirror. I couldn’t imagine the impact it would have in our region, our country and the world. No Summer Fairs, no parades, no Summer Pops concert, businesses that have been with […]

According to the The Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Facts and Figures Report (F&F report), in 2020 the total cost of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach 305 Billion dollars, that’s right billion. If that doesn’t give you pause, that number does NOT include the nearly 244 billon in unpaid caregiving by family and friends. Most […]

Join the Journey- What to Do and When to Do It? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched or read about an informal at home caregiver of a loved one with dementia that “threw in the towel.” In spite of their best efforts, they finally realized that they could no longer meet the demands of caregiving. Believe me […]

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 Facts and Figures Report, family members and friends provided nearly $244 billion in unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias last year. These individuals are blessings to their loved one(s). They’re dealing with another persons “health needs and well being.” This can include bathing, dressing, possibly feeding as well as shopping, […]

During my years of lecturing, one of the facts that I always include in my presentations is that Alzheimer’s is dementia but dementia is not always Alzheimer’s. Although Alzheimer’s disease makes up anywhere from 60 to 80% of all dementia, thanks to the help from The Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Facts and Figures Report, today we’re going to explore some of […]