Speaking recently with an idealistic young nutritionist, she mentioned how appalled she was by some of the food she observed being served in nursing homes. She couldn’t understand why it wasn’t all of the highest nutrition and why there was always some junk food offered too. She wanted to change that.I told her I felt the same way about it... Read more
It’s time to consider placing a loved one in a care facility when safety is in question and the ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) is severely impaired: getting in or out of bed or a chair, using the toilet, bathing or showering, dressing and eating. When fears that an elderly person may leave the stove on, get lost,... Read more
As I travel around the country speaking about caregiving and Alzheimer’s, I often hear the most heartwarming stories about late-in-life love. Visiting an Adult Day Care Center last year, I observed a group of seniors (with mild dementia) getting ready for their afternoon walk. A lovely lady with the rosiest cheeks and name to match, Rose... Read more
I want to share these links with you that I discovered–to some fun online brain-teasers (tests and games) that help to strengthen brain function and memory: http://cognitivelabs.com/indexa.htmhttp://cognitivelabs.com/indexa.htmhttp://cognitivelabs.com/tests/test1optD.htm And here’s one from the Alzheimer’s... Read more
I can’t believe that another year has passed so quickly and last year’s first wave of America’s 78 million Baby Boomers (born 1946 through 1964) are turning SIXTY-ONE this year! And, the next huge wave is right behind turning 60! It’s a big deal because these numbers are unprecedented in our history.See, the year before the BIG BOOM... Read more
