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The unappreciated, hated family caregiver

The unappreciated, hated family caregiver

In the Israeli comedy/drama Shtisel, the matriarch has fallen down a flight of stairs and is in a coma. Both sons rush to her bedside. One son lives near her in Israel and does everything for her, and the other has lived in Belgium for over a decade and has not seen...

Alzheimer’s: The long goodbye

Alzheimer’s: The long goodbye

Alzheimer’s robs the mind first and then the body. The interval between profound memory loss and dying can be years. This causes family members and friends to have to say goodbye and grieve the person they know and love, often when their body seems to be fairly good.

Ring, ring. Getting rid of those pesky and dangerous spam callers

Ring, ring. Getting rid of those pesky and dangerous spam callers

"Yes hello." "I can barely hear what you are saying." "Who did you say you are again?" "My name? June J-U-N-E. My last name is .." That is when I sprung up and screamed, "Hang up, its a scam." This has happened more than once when I have been at a client's home....

How to have difficult conversations with the ABCDE approach

How to have difficult conversations with the ABCDE approach

When it is time to have a difficult conversation with the older adult in your life, how you approach the conversation may dictate the outcome. If you use the ABCDE approach, you are more likely to have a productive conversation that leaves everyone satisfied and...

Healthy Habits When You Get an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Healthy Habits When You Get an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

A relative recently told me that her mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. I asked what medicine she was put on by her doctor and I was told none. The doctor doesn't believe the medicines to control Alzheimer's symptoms are effective or safe. So what...

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