Jennifer was 42 years-old when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. She was heartbroken at first, wondering if she would remember the details of her first love, her child's wobbly first steps, her overseas travels, or … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes it Matter Whether You Visit a Loved One with Alzheimer’s?
Kathleen's grandmother, Ruth, has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home. When she first moved in, Kathleen's mother and her uncle would visit often, bringing Ruth her favorite foods, musical recordings, and photos to … [Read more...]
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Example of a Lumosity Game Brain teasers and mind games sure seem like a good way to keep your mind sharp. In fact, in a recent study published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, it was found that cognitive exercises … [Read more...]
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Q. I am in my mid 50's and have a history of dementia in my family. My mother, three of my aunts, and one uncle died from it, and I want to do whatever I can to protect myself from the disease, if at all possible. My cousin lives … [Read more...]
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From the 50th birthday of Medicaid and Medicare and the 80th birthday of Social Security to the once-a-decade White House Conference on Aging, we covered a lot of ground in 2015. It was a year that included a new act being passed … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Survive Adult Sibling Conflict Over Elder Care, Inheritances, and More
Q. Last week, my sister, my brother, and I traveled with our families to visit our 82-year old mother for Thanksgiving (I didn't have to go too far, since she lives ten minutes away!). Although mom says she is “just fine,” we … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Holiday Gifts for a Loved One with Dementia
Dear Baxter,I would like to buy a holiday gift for my grandmother with dementia. Do you have any ideas about what I should get for her, that she could appreciate.Thanks,Aggie Ift-Forgrama --- Dear Aggie,Shopping … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Do You Tell Loved Ones That You Have Alzheimer’s?
Greg O'Brien and his family (source: onpluto.org)Fifty-nine year old Greg O'Brien lives a healthy and happy life. He exercises every day, makes a good living, and spends lots of quality time with his wife and three … [Read more...]
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