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Five Tips to Support Your Loved One with PD
In this video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation offers five tips to support a loved one with PD, whether you’re a partner, a parent, a child or a friend. Very practicat and I agree completely....
Hugging: A Simple Act to Improve Cognitive Function
If ever there was a good reason to give and get more hugs, this is it! Recent research studies now reveal that hugging enhances not only emotional well-being but also cognitive function. This simple act has been linked to improved brain health, better memory, and...
15 Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
Symptoms can vary widely from person to person. Here are some telltale indicators. Thanks to AARP for publishing this recent article....
Veterans and Dementia
On today, Veteran's Day, I share this critical information. Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer’s Association has information and resources...
How to Find Balance in Life as a Senior Caregiver
Its National Family Caregiver Month! Here is another helpful article on caregiver tips. I wish I had known them all when I became a caregiver to my husband. Thanks to Beverly Nelson of Stand Up for Caregivers for this article. https://standupforcaregivers.org. You...
Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics
Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics Entering the role of a caregiver brings both meaningful rewards and significant responsibilities. Prioritizing your well-being is essential in this role, as excellent caregiving depends on the care you...
A Conversation on Parkinson’s-Related Hallucinations and Delusions
Hallucinations and delusions are non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can occur in some people. These symptoms—which involve seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) or believing things that are not true (delusions) —can be a concerning topic...
9 Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2024
When people from any group go online more often, they expose themselves to more online risks. And as seniors engage more with the online world, they are more likely to become targets for cybercriminals. It has been estimated that older people in the US lose $30...
Cognitive Impairment in the Workplace: Compassionate Approaches for a Hidden but Growing Concern
Due to the aging of the U.S. population, rates of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace are on the rise. This creates challenges for employers, many of whom may not know how to best support employees who are experiencing symptoms of cognitive impairment....
Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 57. Special Guest: Author Ava Butler in Memory of Richard
I recently had the pleasure of talking with George Ackerman, founder of Together for Sharon https://www.togetherforsharon.com about our shared experiences with the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's and how to best support our loved ones going...