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Winter Weather Tips

Keep your loved ones with dementia safe through this holiday's winter storms. While the snow, wind, and colder temps coming…

2 years ago

Broken Record Syndrome

How to gently redirect the conversation when someone has dementia “Where do you live?”  “Did you eat lunch?”  “How are…

2 years ago

Explaining Dementia to Kids

Telling children their grandmother is suffering from dementia is not only scary for the children, but also difficult for the…

2 years ago

Anxiously Aging

Feeling vulnerable comes with getting older, but it doesn’t have to define this time of life Dwayne Dobschuetz calls it…

2 years ago

From The Frontlines

What advice would you give to someone new to caregiving? “Make sure that you have empathy for the patient that…

2 years ago

Holiday Supports

Supporting a loved one with cancer through the holidays Everything that makes the holidays so special — family time, parties,…

2 years ago

Caregiver Compensation

Many veterans’ caregivers qualify for compensation with a little-known Veterans Affairs program. When Kathy Parker became the primary caregiver for…

2 years ago

Patient Protectors

When staffing shortages impact patient care, advocates look out for patients’ best interests, says former nurse and current patient advocate…

2 years ago

Travel Granted

Caregiver travel grants offer respite and adventure to those caring for others. Last May, Yolanda Sampan and her husband headed to…

2 years ago

Death Doulas

End-of-life midwives ease the final passage with compassion  On Saturdays, Don Meints found special pleasure in baking bread, especially with…

2 years ago

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