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The Upsides of the Brain Going First
Have you ever thought about whether you’d prefer that your brain or your body go first? I know this sounds ghoulish, but since I’m a caregiver, a Gerontologist and a Personal Trainer, I think about...
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Caregivers: Tips for Coping with Dementia Behaviors
I have more experience dealing with people suffering from dementias, such as Alzheimer’s disease, than I ever wanted in life. I’ve come to accept the fact that my “real dad” is no longer here. While...
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Boomers: Caring for Aging Parents is a Roller Coaster Ride
I recently heard a lyric sung by Ronan Keating, which perfectly describes the emotions evoked when caring for aging parents: “Life is a rollercoaster/Just gotta ride it.” Not a Six Flags aficionado? Me...
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What Does Good Alzheimer’s Disease Care Look Like?
If you’ve never visited a facility that specializes in caring for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, I invite you to take a tour with me now. It takes some getting used to,...
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Caring for Aging Parents is the True Form of Giving Back
I’ve always been annoyed by the phrase “giving back.” I practiced law for 23 years, re-careered myself as an aging specialist, and then worked for non-profit for 6 years. People presumptively...
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Caregiver Stress: Just When You Think Everything is Settled….
I thought it was all settled. Dad had checked out his new room in the assisted living part of the facility many times, told me he liked it and was all ready to move. We’d hired movers. Figured out...
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My 93 Year-Old Dad and Sexuality
I’m very interested in how the disease of dementia affects the brain. A shrink would likely tell me that this clinical approach is my way of protecting myself from the day-to-day emotional impact of...
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Dementia Caregivers: You’re Not Alone in Your Frustration
As a caregiver for my Dad who suffers from dementia, I often find myself guessing at how he might react to a proposed change. Although I’m generally quite observant and intuitive, I’m often dead wrong...
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Caregivers: People Suffering from Dementia Can Still Make Choices
One day I received a call from the assisted living facility where Dad was living. They told me that he had temporarily been moved to a different room and was quite agitated by the move. I asked why he...
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