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posted 07/24/2009, comment (1)

Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia. Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/15/2009, comment (1)

5 Steps to Compassionate Caregiving

Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/14/2009, comment (1)

Life History Books

I am a social worker who has worked in the field of memory care and end-of-life care, recently transitioning to my own business. I create life history books to help individuals and families connect with past accomplishments, pride, and relationships, particularly when memory loss threatens this connection. Visit my website.

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posted 03/25/2009, comments (4)

Loving Daughter

My Mother turned 80 years old on April 7, 2008 and I see a big difference in her. I am one of nine children and I don't know how my mother has kept her faith, hope, and love all these years. She has lost her son age 27 killed by a train, a son by suicide (2005) and Michael age 51 (2007) from cancer. She just changed so much. I don't know how much... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/05/2009, comment (1)

Patterns of progression in Alzheimer’s disease, Part 3

One of the questions I am frequently asked by families and staff caring for people with Alzheimer's disease is how to better understand the patterns of progression during the slow deterioration of the brain. This blog entry is a continuation of excerpts from my book, Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide, as guidance on that topic. To order... Read more Chevron

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