On May 1, President Obama proclaimed this Mental Health Awareness Month, during which, “we reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing…
There is an overwhelming number of elderly people living alone with some form of dementia. The truth is we never will get an accurate head…
Ernie is in his 80s, has short term memory loss and dementia. But he stays active, participates in scheduled activities at his assisted living facility…
As a former caregiver I know what it is to devote years to the well-being of someone other than yourself. After spending 10-plus years caring…
Allergies can be fierce in spring and summer. Itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing are uncomfortable and irritating. But if those symptoms occur along with…
Getting on Medicare can be confusing so I would like to share some simple tips about ways you can go about it. Part A is…
About three years ago I featured Robert Mingo of Minneapolis, Minn., whose book, “Poetry for the Soul,” helped him publicly express his struggles and joys…
Are we truly forgotten when our loved ones with dementia don’t recognize us anymore? The answer is a definitive no! You are still inside their…
“You don’t have to do that for me, I can do it!” I lost count of the times I heard my dad say this to…
Caregivers of dementia patients also easily can be called “managers.” Believe me, there are countless matters that need management. But even with all the doom…