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Alzheimer’s dementia and Money Matters
Difficulty in managing finances was the first sign of cognitive decline with my mother and several of my patients. My mom had piles of bills; she had always been a “stacker” of paperwork to be filed later.
Go Wish – Decisions about End-of-Life Choices in Alzheimer’s Disease
No, not Go Fish. Go Wish. A card game about end-of-life preferences developed by Coda Alliance, a community-based, not-for-profit organization helping individuals and families prepare for end-of-life issues.
Music and Alzheimer’s Dementia
It is said that music soothes the savage beast. It can also enhance the mood of many, join crowds in chorus, make barfuls of people laugh, clap and stomp at a “signature” karaoke performance.
Alzheimer’s Dementia and Flu: Little Known Running Mates
Autumn brings beautiful leaves, contentious elections and……vaccination proddings to avoid influenza.
Alzheimer’s Dementia and Sleep Apnea: Do You Need Testing?
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep…And Snore, Snort, and Gasp.
“Should he just sit there?”: The role of exercise in dementia
It’s a concern I hear often. “She’s not eating…” From daughters, sons, husbands and wives. When someone has Alzheimer’s dementia or another memory disorder, we may become concerned about many things.
“She’s not eating….” Alzheimer’s Disease and Eating
I receive so many questions about exercise and with all questions, I usually inquire about the intent behind the question. What goals are you trying to accomplish? Do you want to exercise to help sleep? To keep you or your loved one walking safely? Do you think it will help with anxiousness or agitation?
“I’m driving in my car, turn on the radio…” Driving and Dementia
As Bruce Springsteen once wrote, cars have a unique way of imbuing freedom – but how do you know when driving is no longer appropriate when living with dementia?
The Joy of Caring: Lessons Learned Living with Someone with Dementia
Giving and receiving. Giving or partnering. I have overheard and participated in many debates on care in my role as a dementia care specialist.