July 12, 2017
Everyone looks forward to summer vacations! Checking items off of our bucket lists, leaving the worries of the everyday world behind, exploring new destinations. And…
July 7, 2017
“Home is where the heart is;” but what if the person you love has dementia and says, “I want to go home,” when he or…
June 18, 2017
Due in part to the advances of science and medicine, humans are living longer than ever before, resulting in a new role for the sandwich…
June 9, 2017
Bringing up the topic of “dementia” at your next summer pool party is a surefire way to turn a festive atmosphere into a subdued atmosphere….
May 10, 2017
In a new, ongoing trial, deep-brain stimulation – more commonly used for Parkinson’s patients – is being tested on stroke survivors. Physicians are hoping that…
April 15, 2017
Is it possible you may have a preconceived notion of certain stereotypical groups of people? For example, what comes to mind when you hear the…
April 12, 2017
For people providing care for a family member with Alzheimer’s, as the day comes to a close, the caregiving stress can intensify. Sundown syndrome (or…
April 6, 2017
Has your mantra lately been, “If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are a member of the “sandwich generation”…
March 20, 2017
With all the busyness in life, how often do we grab a quick cup of coffee and a bagel on our rush to work, stopping…
March 16, 2017
Mom is no longer driving and has begun to move around a little more slowly, so you and your siblings have decided to split up…