Is it Alzheimer’s or something else?

Is it Alzheimer’s or something else?

Many of the signs of early Alzheimer’s can be attributed to a host of other physical and mental disorders. Here are some common signs of dementia (an umbrella term for Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases) and what else can cause these symptoms....
Normal aging verses Alzheimer’s Disease

Normal aging verses Alzheimer’s Disease

I got a call from a client’s son out of town that his mother was delusional. I went to see her and found that to be true so I called 911. One of the EMT’s said to me, “Oh, it must be Alzheimer’s.” That is a common misconception that any...
Why are older adults so stubborn?

Why are older adults so stubborn?

My Experience An older friend of mine struggled with memory problems for more than a year. Many people urged her to get tested. She became angry that we even suggested something might be wrong. One day, I received a call from her doctor’s office. Her physician gave...
The myth of thinking you need to do it all

The myth of thinking you need to do it all

People (mostly women) who have to do it all Too often I see adult children, especially women, who work full-time, take care of their house and children and their older parents and think they need to do all these things by themselves. Asking for help is admitting that...