Recently, I was giving a talk about what I do at Elder Care Alliance, and I realized that I needed to start with the question: What is a dementia-inclusive community? The answer is simple: A...
Mar
2020
03
We live in a mobile society and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. That makes it difficult to make sure their daily needs are addressed, e...
Feb
2020
28
Do people with dementia really “live in the past”? Wow, this question led me down a rabbit hole. And then I thought about Alice in Wonderland and that rabbit hole. Hmm, that is so meta. In...
Feb
2020
24
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary Older adults often face new disabilities after a hospital stay for a serious illness. Among the problems they may need to adjust to are...
Feb
2020
21
We know what the experience of Alzheimer’s looks like from the outside and its correlation with age is undeniable. We do not know the exact culprit, or combination of culprits, of these experien...
Feb
2020
18
As a caregiver of an aging loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic and l...
Feb
2020
17
What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family caregiver to take a break from care-giving. This type of care focuses on helping family caregivers recharge, ease thei...
Feb
2020
15
A pilot study at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at whether consuming grapes could help fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, research...
Feb
2020
14
The shift from Hero to Elder doesn’t happen automatically. It requires inner work, described here. It requires a rite of passage. The post A Rite of Passage from Hero to Elder appeared first on ...
Feb
2020
07
Over the last year, we’ve had the honor of being part of a growing movement of care partners, people living with dementia, health and helping professionals, artists, activists and advocates acro...