What follows is Chapter One of Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide, by Mary Ann Drummond, noted Alzheimer’s author and founder of Angel Tree Consulting. Each chapter … Read More »
Archive for the ‘Perspectives on Alzheimer’s’ Category
Chapter I: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019Remember how fun it was as children to play the telephone game? Try as we might, no matter how well we listened to the secret “message” whispered from ear to … Read More »
Caring From A Distance – When is Home Not Enough?
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019John was the oldest son in a family of four siblings with aging parents who had retired some years ago in Florida. As he and his siblings lived in various … Read More »
Creating Magic Moments in Memory Care
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016From the moment we take our first breath a time line begins marking the moments of our lives. There are many events to celebrate such as first steps, first words, … Read More »
Study Finds Education Plays a Role in Cognitive Decline
Friday, March 4th, 2016An interesting article in this week’s New York Times cites a recent medical study that finds dementia is less likely in those with at least a high school education. Here … Read More »
Five Steps to Better Emotional Health with ALZ
Tuesday, October 6th, 2015Feelings linger longer than facts. A fresh approach to dementia care can make the difference between frustration and contentment, both for people living with Alzheimer’s as well as those who care … Read More »
To Worry (Or Not) About Vitamin D and ALZ
Tuesday, June 16th, 2015We continue to hear more confirmation from research that low levels of Vitamin D are linked to increased risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The buzz is so strong it has … Read More »