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November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

Why National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Matters

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Coincidentally, 11 years later, Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The 40th U.S. president revealed his fate ... Read more

November 1, 2019October 30, 2019

Tips for Navigating Hospital Stays for Those with Alzheimer’s

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

Of the 5.8 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease, 5.6 million are age 65 or older. According to a 2009-2010 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 24, 2019

Early Diagnosis Is Worth the Risk of Offending a Loved One

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

Sadly, millions of people in the U.S. live with Alzheimer’s disease. Even sadder is that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients or their caregivers report being told of the ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Protect Alzheimer’s Patients from Information Overload

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

We live in a global society, and within our society terrible things happen. We indirectly face tragedy every day. We’re constantly bombarded by breaking news that keeps us reeling. ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

These Essential Supplies Make Caregiving a Little Easier

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The hardest job becomes easier when the right supplies are on hand. This is especially true with caregiving. Every day is a learning experience. We learn what is essential ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

My Sister’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Taught Us an Important Lesson About Caregiving

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but what does that have to do with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving? Nothing, except that women make up the majority of caregivers in ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 25, 2019

Addressing Unfair Judgment and Some Misconceptions About Caregiving

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

It’s easy to pass judgment on others about what they may be doing wrong. Unfortunately, because of this, caregivers are often the targets of unfair scrutiny. Alzheimer’s caregivers are ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 18, 2019

Effective Responses to the Problem of Elder Abuse

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

For millions of Americans, elder abuse is an unfortunate consequence of aging. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that one in 10 seniors ages 60 and older have ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 11, 2019

Taking a Look at the Cognitive Assessment Disconnect

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

In the time that it takes to read the first few paragraphs of this column, someone in the United States will develop Alzheimer’s disease. One person in the U.S. ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 4, 2019

Caregiver Preparation Is Key to Patient Care During a Catastrophe

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

At the time of this writing, all eyes are on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. The state of Florida, all boarded up ... Read more

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