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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 memory loss in someone older is...
Why the Guthrie kidnapping is so upsetting to adult children
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...
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
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...
Navigating the holidays with older adults
The winter holidays are supposed to be joyous and beautiful but they are not always so for an older adult, especially those with dementia. Here are some tips to make the holidays better for your older relative. Find a safe place to get away. Holidays can be frenetic,...
How to take away the car without drama
How to take away the car without drama There is a lot at stake What do you do when it becomes apparent to you that your older relative should no longer be driving but it may not be apparent to them? The last thing you want is to engage in an argument where each side...
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