Julie’s Blog

Who do you want to make decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself? A trusted family member or friend or the courts? We all plan to live forever and maintain our ability to make decisions, but that is not reality. The following is important for older adults,...

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. Memory loss -...

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 memory loss in someone older is...

I have to say that of all the concerns I have about my mother living alone, kidnapping was not on my bingo card. Of course, I am not famous and don't have a lot of money but this case is chilling. Aside from the true crime interest, there is something else that...

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...