By: Gary Leblanc -Dementia Spotlight Foundation After spending much time conferring with the general public I have come to the conclusion that most people have a hard time distinguishing between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Recently, I was thrilled to read an article by...
By: Linda Burhans IF YOU ARE the primary caregiver for an aging loved one, there is a good chance you may be experiencing some form of stress. It’s natural for caregivers to become so involved in taking care of someone else that they tend to allow their own needs to...
By: Linda Burhans Many of us do not know how to communicate with a person with dementia but the good news is we can learn! Improving your communication skills will make your caregiving journey less stressful. 1. Begin by setting a positive mood. Your attitude and body...
I am repeatedly asked for advice on whether or not to take loved ones with dementia on vacation. My answer is always consistent, “It’s always better if they are still in the early to moderate stage of the disease. If they are “too far” advanced, the problems you will...
By: Gary Joseph LeBlanc Below is a check off list to help start getting the financial, legal and health information together when a loved one is diagnosed with a dementia-related disease. Please go through the list and talk to an Elder Law Attorney. Procrastination...
By: Linda Burhans I was very surprised when I received a call from Sally a couple weeks ago. She is definitely a southern belle with that beautiful southern accent that gives me a good feeling. Sally attended some of my support groups in Florida about three years ago...
