6 Questions You Need to Ask Before Placing Your Loved One with Dementia in an Assisted Living Facility

I was sitting at lunch with a colleague when I got the call. “I need to talk to you about … More

Reverse Empty Nest Syndrome

When I walked into the front door of my mother’s home, a little over two weeks had past since my … More

The days are finally cooling off following a blistering summer, and now it’s time to get mom ready for the … More

Dear hospice and nursing home (names of providers removed because I have enough problems, frankly), Thank you for making late/end … More

I got the call while I was on assignment in Tucson with a colleague. “I need to talk to you … More

Media often plays it soft when it comes to the portrayal of Alzhemier’s disease on TV shows, in the news … More

I had so many noble ideas for this week’s post….. I was feeling good. I started thinking about how this … More

Almost anyone dying from dementia suffers from behaviors. Behaviors are simply part of the game when it comes to this … More

Life with my demented mom was proceeding rather smoothly in recent days………………. by smoothly, I mean mostly bumpy, lots of … More

I’m feeling lonely again. I hate this feeling. It’s a feeling usually mixed with sadness and hurt. Potent combo. Can … More

My mom pooped her pants. Actually, it was a tiny accident. She can control her bowels (and her bladder too)…………….. … More

Ten other nations have Alzheimer plans. More than half of our states are working on plans. But the federal government … More

I suspect not. My time with mom, no matter how brief (or how long), is a time for me to … More

My mom is currently residing at a geriatric psychiatric unit. She is wearing diapers. She is pleading with everyone to … More

Not really. Not for my family. Not for me. Not for her. Not for my dad. Our Mother’s Day sucked. … More