Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day When Your Mom Has Dementia

May 12, 2017 | Caregiving

Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day When Your Mom Has Dementia BY DEBORAH SHOUSE “I don’t know what to do about Mother’s Day,” a friend recently told me. “I used to celebrate with my mother, but Mom doesn’t really recognize me now and the holiday won’t mean anything to...

Dr. Frank Longo on What Young People May Teach Us About Aging

May 2, 2017 | Prevention

Dr. Frank Longo on What Young People May Teach Us About Aging Maria Shriver recently spoke with preeminent neurologist Dr. Frank Longo about the promising Alzheimer’s research taking place today, including one trial currently underway at Stanford University that is...

The Conversation Starter Kit For Discussing ‘End of Life’ With Your Loved One

Mar 10, 2017 | Caregiving

The Conversation Starter Kit For Discussing ‘End of Life’ With Your Loved One   Talking about one’s preferred end-of-life-care is never a easy, but it’s an important conversation to have, especially for families dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The reason...

Building a Network When You Feel Lost in the Woods

Mar 2, 2017 | Caregiving

Building a Network When You Feel Lost in the Woods   By Sara Pines | Caregiving When you’re lost in the woods, the best thing to find is a friend who knows where the path is, knows where the clearings are, knows how to build a fire to keep you warm, how to forage...

Why Caretakers Know Their Loved Ones Better Than Anyone

Feb 20, 2017 | Caregiving

Why Caretakers Know Their Loved Ones Better Than Anyone   By Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN | Caregiving I remember, as a boy, walking in the countryside with Dad to a place at the edge of the woods where, in his youth, he had quenched his thirst with cool spring...