One of the traits I inherited from my mom was my passion for reading. Books have always been in the background of my life. Mom collected first edition books, wrote a cookbook and series of children’s books, and read aloud to us as kids. We wanted to honor her appreciation for the written word and […]
Caregiving & Self Care Book Haul: In Support of World Alzheimer’s Month Read More »
a guest post written by Gina Martin, found of the Bob & Diane Fund My name is Gina – and I am a daughter of Alzheimer’s. Saying this make me feel like one of those characters in a movie standing in front of a room full of addicts. Not that I would ever compare having
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This post is sponsored by Depend® brand. All opinions and statements are my own. You’ve heard the phrase ‘agree to disagree’. It’s been a phrase that has helped end probably countless conversations before they were to spiral downhill. A boundary that helps keep the peace among friends and loved ones….who don’t have a brain disease.
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A guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by Annabelle Short. Four years ago, on a hot summer evening, I sat in my porch waiting for my mom. It had been three hours since she went to pick my son from school. Normally, it took her 40 minutes to and from school, but of late,
Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Caregiver for My Mother with Dementia Read More »
A guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by Angel Carers. Caring for someone living with dementia can be a challenge – it’s a complex condition that can often be difficult to understand. People with dementia often have memory problems, mood swings, anxiety and can often feel isolated. Whether you’re caring full-time for someone with
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Teepa Snow engaged hundreds of Cobb County family Caregivers and further expanded their understanding of dementia. I had the privilege to hear Teepa – one of America’s leading dementia educators on dementia – at an event called ‘A Day with Teepa Snow: Today’s Voice for Dementia’ on Friday, March 31st at the Due West United
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Expert Interview – Tami Neumann & Cathy Braxton Meet Tami Neumann & Cathy Braxton, two ladies who are disrupting the aging industry and the way Caregivers communicate with those we care for who have dementia and Alzheimer’s. Tami & Cathy are on a mission to replace the overwhelming and frustrating communication techniques with something simple,fun, and
How Improv Can Improve Communication with Our Dementia & Alzheimer’s Loved Ones Read More »
A guest post written by Erica Hornthal, founder and president of Chicago Dance Therapy. I had the pleasure of meeting Erica at the 2016 National Caregiving Conference and attended her movement breakout session. Her techniques opened my eyes to a fresh new tool for our caregiving toolkit. As a dance/movement therapist, I have the opportunity to
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Tara Reed – Expert Interview Tara Reed’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and her personal experiences forever changed her and inspired her to create her own business to help others in a similar position. Tara’s business, Pivot to Happy, is a wonderful toolbox of resources specifically for family caregivers who have a loved one with dementia
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Early Warning Signs & the ‘Pivot to Happy’ Mindset Read More »
I like to regularly feature one-on-one conversations with a family Caregiver from either my Happy Healthy Caregiver Facebook Group. I call each of these recorded conversations a ‘Caregiver Spotlight’. I started these because each caregiver journey is unique and I know every time I talk to another caregiver I learn something new and I leave that conversation
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