Tag Archive: Alzheimer’s disease
How to Talk to Children about Serious Illness
When a family member or loved one is seriously ill, the thought of explaining the illness to your child may... Read More
What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown,... Read More
Holiday Travel and Serious Illness
When a loved one is sick, figuring out how to coordinate holiday gatherings can be a real challenge, particularly if... Read More
The Selfless Act of Self-Care
When caregiving for a loved one who is seriously ill or nearing death, taking care of yourself often falls to... Read More
When Your Loved One With Dementia Acts Aggressively
Hitting, pinching, scratching, hair-pulling, biting, threatening, shouting and swearing are just a few of the aggressive behaviors a person with... Read More
How to Avoid Yet Another Bath War
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know bath time can be a real battle.... Read More
Lunch & Learn: Dementia Talk – June 15
Dementia Talk: Why do they do that . . . and what can I do about it? This workshop looks... Read More