10 Goals to Support People with Alzheimer’sWhile I sit here trying to think about how the rest of the year will unfold, I'm focused on Alzheimer's disease. This year has not started well. I'm sure I... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding a New Normal While Keeping HopeSome people walk into your life and forever change the fabric of who you are. You can mark that date down on your jumbled planner, and look back knowing that... By Amy Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choices, Choices, Choices: Facing Decision Fatigue with Alzheimer'sI saw a story once about President Obama - he had two different colored suits, blue and grey, to choose from. He had his mother-in-law or the White House chef... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's and Bathing: Tips for Bathing and Personal HygieneAs your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering with Alzheimer's is an area where you may... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sundown Syndrome: No Rest for the WearyMerriam-Webster defines sundown syndrome as "a state of increased agitation, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or evening in some individuals affected with dementia." I... By Amy Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Jobs, Hobbies, and Schools Became IdentitiesIt was always extremely important to me to spend time with my grandparents. At a young age, my mom instilled that this was important and modeled that behavior. I can’t... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Nursing Home DecisionMoving your loved one with Alzheimer's to a nursing home is one of the hardest, most painful decisions you will ever have to make. Some of us can do it... By TheLongPointGirl5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Stuck in the Middle“Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you!” That seemed the anthem of my life! I had a husband... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering, Honoring, AdvocatingSo, a few days ago I had one of those days. You know the kind. I was extra emotional, and all I wanted to do was cry. I wasn’t sick... By Amy Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Is There Never Enough Time?One definition of TIME is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole. So I ask myself...as a caregiver to... By Pam Farina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scary Days and Silver Linings: Handling Hereditary Risk FactorsI had a little scare recently — a minor one, but one that shook me a little. I was walking around my classroom. I teach computer classes and have a... By Amy Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Keep Them Moving and ShakingAs a granddaughter wondering what she can do to help her grandfather amid his descent into Alzheimer’s, I was a bit daunted. I thought: What do I say? How should... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sometimes You Gotta LaughMy dad always appreciated a clever sense of humor. I could hear the comforting sounds of his laugh through the floor as he guffawed and groaned at Johnny Carson's antics... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments