There are so many practical things that take up caregivers’ time, especially for those taking care of aging parents while still parenting young ones at home. These caregivers have a vast to-do list that includes balancing careers, setting up doctors’ appointments for the whole family, and possibly being the decision maker for the future. As …
Are you gathering with families this holiday season? Maybe it’s been a long time since you’ve seen your parents or relatives in person. If you’ve noticed some changes in your mother or father, or anyone you love, you might have more than just a festive reunion on your mind.
40% of dementia is preventable by altering 12 lifestyle and environmental risk factors according to world-leading dementia experts. These factors include, hearing loss, hypertension and obesity; and smoking, depression, social isolation, physical inactivity. A key ingredient for brain health is your diet.
When someone you love has just received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it’s likely not a complete surprise to you. You might even be the one who made the appointment for the assessment, after observing symptoms that concerned you.
Seeing the early signs of dementia in someone you love is emotionally overwhelming. You may feel like you’ve come to a turning point in life: everything’s going to be different from now on.
We all know what a good reboot sleep can be for us, giving us new energy, creativity, and emotional resilience. Sleep is critical for cognitive processing, general health, and longevity.
Feelings of inadequacy are an occupational hazard of caregiving. If the person you are caring for is someone you love, like your mother or father, you might feel like you can never do enough. So you pour yourself out. In addition to all the tasks that must be done, you look for opportunities to add …
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I knew a woman with five little energetic boys under the age of ten. She used to make gorgeous, intricate quilts. I asked her how she found the time to do it, and she explained why her hobby was such a priority for her: “Everything I do for these boys gets undone immediately. I give …
Every year, I find myself longing for Spring as my family and I try to fight off “cabin fever”. However, it’s clear that the winter months are finally coming to an end. Temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. As a mother and caregiver, I love Spring because both my young children and …
BRIGHT Chairman Terry Moore was a guest on host Lori La Bey’s open mic radio show, “How Are You Improving Dementia Care?”. He became a part of the Alzheimer’s scene when his wife was diagnosed 5 years ago. Due to the lack of therapy, treatment, and cures for the disease, Terry looked beyond the surface …
