I cannot tell you how grateful I am to all the families and professionals I’ve worked with over the years. Since 2011, in fact, I’ve been touring the country and leading training sessions, workshops, master classes, seminars and in-home consultations with families....
Finding early indicators of dementia is the primary focus for a group of neurobiologists at the University of California. One goal is to locate disease-related brain plaque accumulation before symptoms can be observed in older adults. Researchers are using...
Families faced with the decision of caring for a loved one at home may feel apprehensive about taking on the responsibility. For many, caring for mom or dad at home is unchartered territory. As a result, caregivers may doubt their own abilities to take on the task or...
When families seek help in caring for a loved one, they may turn to an in-home or home-care facility. These wonderful assisted-living organizations provide the support patients need to live as independently as possible if they decide to stay at home. While others...
A little hope can go a long way. When I encounter families caring for loved ones with dementia, or those with loved ones in long-term care facilities, I see that hope can move mountains. It is the source of our psychological, spiritual and physical well-being. A study...
