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Caregiving & Self Care Book Haul: In Support of World Alzheimer’s Month

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 …

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Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Caregiver for My Mother with Dementia

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, …

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Dementia Care: Tips for Dementia Caregivers

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 Entertains While Teaching About Dementia

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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How Improv Can Improve Communication with Our Dementia & Alzheimer’s Loved Ones

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 …

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How to Incorporate Movement while Caregiving

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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