Tips for Dementia Caregivers During The Holidays
Caregivers struggle with how best to celebrate holidays with persons with Alzheimer’s dementia. I provide strategies for maximizing enjoyment while minimizing distress for all.
Managing Dementia in Acute and Long-Term Care Settings
Back by popular demand, the informative episode Managing Dementia in Acute and Long-term Care Settings will re-air this Friday (November 1st) at Noon, CST. Join Dr. Rita Jablonski and host Dr. Tracie White, as they discuss how to improve the hospital experience for people with dementia. Dr. Jablonski will also […]
Halloween and Dementia: 4 Helpful Tips
Halloween marks the beginning of the fall and winter holidays. I will be posting more content about holidays and dementia. Here are some simple ideas and tips for CarePartners to have a safe and sane (ok, as sane as possible) holiday.
Dear Seagull: An Open Letter to Those Who Want to Question My Care
The next time you feel compelled to criticize or undermine my care, close your mouth and open your checkbook.
Paid Caregivers: Agency or Personal Hire?
You need help. You cannot keep caring by yourself. Do you hire someone from an agency or find someone yourself? Agency Pros The agency, not you, deals with payroll, taxes, benefits, and workmen’s compensation. The agency conducts relevant background checks and interviews. The agency handles staffing schedules, including replacements for […]
Vacations, Travel, and Dementia
“I really want to travel or go on vacation with my family member who has dementia. What do you think?” My response is, “It depends on a couple of things.” Did the Person Living with Dementia Enjoy Traveling? This may seem like a silly question, but it is really important. […]
Sex, Intimacy, and Dementia
The reality is, we are all sexual beings and we all want to feel wanted and loved.
Should My Loved One Go To a Regular Neurologist or Go to a Memory Disorders Clinic?
Family caregivers benefit from a coordinated team approach and from clinicians who are accessible.
Dementia “Fakers”: 8 Fixable Problems That Can Cause Memory Problems
There are several illnesses and substances that can cause memory loss, especially in older adults. Read here for those dementia “pretenders.”
Challenges Facing Employed Care Partners
Care partners of persons with dementia struggle to stay in the workforce.