Plan for the Future but Live in the “Now”
Everyday I feel honored to work with such amazing individuals. I want to share with you an article that was written by one of our early stage individuals – Charles Warner. Charles is a...
Category: Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver tips
A few tips for long distance caregivers
We live in a mobile society. It’s no longer the norm for families to live in the same town or state. Our families can be spread across the globe. That, in conjunction with our...
Beware – Veterans benefits scam
Many veterans and their caregivers are aware of benefits available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). One that is particularly helpful to caregivers – especially caregivers who are coping with something...
From the Santa Cruz Education Conference: Delirium and dementia – it’s complicated!
Our education conference continued with three breakout sessions, including Communication and Validation Therapy with Mike Splain, LCSW, ACSW and an early stage panel featuring experts from the Alzheimer’s Association and individuals with early stage...
The Santa Cruz Education Conference is underway! Caregivers: drop your preconceived notions about caregiving
Bill Fisher, chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter kicked off the annual education conference in the Santa Cruz area at the Mount Hermon Conference Center on a...
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...
Caregiver Corner: Long Distance Caregiving
When you live many miles away from your loved one with Alzheimer’s, the separation can complicate caregiving. Concerns about the person’s safety, nutrition and health can be overwhelming at times. Following are some strategies...
Alzheimer’s Basics: Can Alzheimer’s be Diagnosed?
A common question we receive at the Alzheimer’s Association is “Can Alzheimer’s be diagnosed?” It’s a valid question as many experts have said that Alzheimer’s can only be definitively diagnosed at the time of...
