Helping Your Aging Parent Restore Their Sense of Self When I arrived to pick up my Mom for our Easter weekend, I was a little dismayed by what she was wearing. Mom has always had a sense of style; from timeless tailored suits to fun, Caribbean shirt and short ensembles. Whatever the occasion, she dressed the part admirably. This day, her pants were rolled [...] Talking to Children about Alzheimer’s disease Talking about Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss can be tough for adults. Discussing such subjects with children doesn’t have to be, though. Let’s go over some simple ways we can talk to young children about Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss in someone they know and love. To start, I recommend leaving the word “Alzheimer’s” out [...] Therapies for those with Alzheimer’s and dementiaFrom pets to music to calming aromas, there are a plethora of therapies out there that can benefit an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s review these various therapies and how they can help an Alzheimer’s patient. Music therapy is one of my favorite kinds because it is a neutral space where different individuals can meet [...] Sandwiched GenerationI know of a family who is raising a young teenage girl while taking care of two sets of parents. This couple waited until their careers were established before she became pregnant so, consequently their daughter will graduate high school when they are in their late fifties. One set of Grandparents are in good health [...] keep looking »Follow Us
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