Yesterday afternoon (1.12.17) I attended a 90 minute webinar sponsored by AFTD - The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration. As a facilitator for a FTD support group, and soon to be the New …
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Newly Discovered Diagnosis ~ MBI
Chart: www.re-cognitionhealth.com **PLEASE read entire article, as it explains the step-by-step development of dementia.** A newly identified condition — mild behavior impairment (MBI) — may …
Verbal Abuse
There are many family caregivers (and professional caregivers) who don't understand what is physically happening to the brain and therefore don't know how to communicate with their loved one. There …
Importance of Support Groups
Many people question if they should attend a support group. There are many valid reasons why caregivers find support groups to be helpful in managing their day to day life with someone with …
“Prison Bars Don’t Block Dementia”
I had a unique experience not too long ago. An experience that I never could have imagined being part of a few years ago. An experience that opened my eyes to new learnings and appreciation for …
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 …
