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April 16th,2022 is “Honoring Choices” Day. It is critically important to have open discussions early on in the Alzheimer’s journey. This will help avoid the stress of trying to figure out what your loved one wants. Please take the time to review this information. https://honoringchoices.org/events-training/national-healthcare-decisions-day

April 16th is Honoring Choices Day. We all hope that we don’t have to use a healthcare directive or a POLST for ourselves or others but having one is extremely important. It is the best way to ensure your wishes are followed in the event of a significant change in health that leaves you unable to…

Here is a reprinted article from Healthy Body-Healthy Life WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS WITH DEMENTIA Posted on December 28, 2021 by KHW in Healthy Body-Healthy Mind The year’s final months are often colder and darker, which can make anyone feel gloomy or restless. But they significantly impact people with memory loss.  If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s,…

It’s been a blustery winter out there. For people living with dementia staying inside and warm is a great idea. Maybe sipping a cup of hot cocoa. This is  a great time of year to go through photo albums and revisit old memories. You can even organize  your pictures. There’s also a free website called…

This is a great article for caregivers to refer to during the Covid-19 pandemic. Communication is one of the most important challenges a caregiver will encounter. How do you connect with someone living with dementia in the most effective way? Read the article for some great ideas.   Dementia Care and Communication during the Coronavirus…