Tag Archives: dementia
My Friend Suzette Armijo on ABC… “Early Burdens: Eldercare Falls on Young Shoulders”
I’ve known Suzette Armijo for over a year now…. we met through the Alzheimer’s Association and YAAA! or Young Adults for Alzheimer’s Awareness…. Suzette is the primary caregiver for her grandmother who has Alzheimer’s. She’s also the mother of a … Continue reading
Friends With Benefits and Alzheimer’s Disease…
………………………….Can make for a pretty complicated relationship. Actually, I just saw the comedy Friends With Benefits last night and wanted to share because the movie touches on Alzheimer’s disease…………. Now, most times, I take issue with how news, movies and TV … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia, Behaviors, Coping, Love
She Yells Too Much Or Finding Another Home
I got the call while I was on assignment in Tucson with a colleague. “I need to talk to you about your mom. She’s not fitting in.” Of course she’s not. She has Frontotemporal dementia. She yells. You knew this. … Continue reading
