Why is it that in so many families it is just one person who is providing the majority of the care? Statistically it is usually, but not always, is a female. And usually it's the oldest …
Driving — Alzheimer’s Disease???
Caregivers removing car keys and their loved one's ability to drive is a very difficult decision. Perhaps this article by Dr. Brian Ott of Rhode Island Hospital will assist you in making a …
FALLS ! FALLS ! FALLS !
The statistics are awesome.. meaning unbelievable or daunting. Look at those statistics... falls happen so fast and can do so much damage to an elderly person, especially one with …
PATRIOTS ~ ~ NFL ~ ~ CTE
Aaron Hernandez's autopsy has proven that when he died at age 27, he had Stage 3 of 4 stages of CTE ! CTE is Chronic Traumatic Encephalophy. Hernandez was a player with the New England Patriot's …
What is Your “Plan B?”
"Plan B" - What do I mean by that phrase? As a caregiver for your spouse, you are currently living "Plan A." If you are the primary caregiver, you are most likely a woman and have total …
4 THINGS I LEARNED
Two weeks ago (3.5.15) I attended the 2015 Alzheimer's Association ~ Rhode Island Chapter's annual conference for family and professional caregivers. It was an excellent conference, with many …
