Is Cognitive Screening Part of your Routine Physical Exam?
In honor of National Memory Screening Day, I am proud to host guest blogger Jean Lee, author of “Alzheimer’s Daughter.” Jean raises awareness about the importance of screening for cognitive health, just as we do for blood pressure, diabetes, and routine cancer screenings.
Widening Circles of Support for Elders and their Care Partners
The rural community where my Mother grew up is saturated with extended family, and has been for several generations. As a family history buff, I enjoy looking at the old Federal census forms and seeing the names of ancestors filling pages, neighbors living in...Rest and Renewal for Caregivers, in Only 10 Minutes!
In 2011, I wrote a blog post about the importance of regularly taking time away from caregiving, often referred to as “respite.” At that time, I suggested that in every day, we should have a respite of at least 10 minutes or so, and in every week we should plan...Celebrating Thanksgiving with Loved Ones who Live with Dementia
Thanksgiving is a very special American holiday that carries many memories and not a little nostalgia for the past. I remember riding in our family car with my sisters to visit Grandparents for Thanksgiving, and singing “Over the river and through the woods, to...
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