How do you convince your loved one with memory loss to see a doctor?
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Author: hdoneux
Can someone with Alzheimer’s be held accountable for shoplifting?
We received a call a few weeks ago from one of our volunteer support group facilitators who was working with a woman who had a distressing experience while out in the community with her...
“Teenager things” not always possible when a grandparent has Alz
Today marks the last of our National Caregivers Month blog series. I hope you’ve learned a lot and taken steps to seek support and help. A huge thanks to all of our amazing caregivers...
Teen discusses having a parent with Alzheimer’s
In today’s National Caregiver Month blog, I have someone very special for you to meet. Zack is a 17-year-old high school senior whose mother has Alzheimer’s. As we continue our conversation about Alzheimer’s and...
Explaining Alzheimer’s to kids and teens: Resources to help
During the last week of our National Caregivers Month campaign, we’ll be focusing on the needs of kids and teens. As adults, we struggle to cope with the changes we see in loved ones...
Happy Thanksgiving! Be SAFE!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow and give thanks to all of the caregivers in your life for National Caregivers Month. I’ll leave you this week with some information about safety...
How to manage wandering – Plus a movement to enact Silver Alert in CA
As we continue our National Caregivers Month topic of safety, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of the most common safety issues for families with Alzheimer’s: Wandering. Alzheimer’s disease destroys brain...
Be safe during your holiday travels!
Happy Thanksgiving week! Today marks week four of our National Caregivers Month campaign. This week, we’re going to cover some safety basics that I think are especially relevant as we start the holiday season....
