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April 26, 2019April 24, 2019

Good Health Is Crucial to Caregiving

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins University indicates that caregivers aren’t nearly as susceptible to poor health as once believed, as providing care has no more significance on ... Read more

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

When to Take the Driver’s Seat with Dementia Caregiving

Columns, Dementia Days - a Column by Niko Mann

Caring for someone with dementia as they lose independence is challenging, especially when the loved one is your parent. Parents are accustomed to guiding their children throughout their lives. ... Read more

April 16, 2019April 12, 2019

After Her Big Decision, Mom Just Lets the Good Times Roll

Columns, Dementia Days - a Column by Niko Mann

When my mom was diagnosed with terminal uterine cancer, she was displeased to say the least. Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease just after witnessing her mother pass away from ... Read more

April 12, 2019April 15, 2019

Tips to Help Loved Ones Face an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that nearly 5.8 million people in the United States have the condition. Most people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are 65 or older, but ... Read more

April 9, 2019April 8, 2019

My Recommended Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Columns, Dementia Days - a Column by Niko Mann

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is much more challenging than most people realize. The stress of taking over a dementia patient’s financial and personal responsibilities, as well as ... Read more

April 5, 2019April 4, 2019

Treading Dark Waters

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

Alzheimer’s disease is cruel. And its cruelty is unparalleled, robbing patients and stripping entire families of what they hold dearest. Definite characteristics are associated with this mind-altering condition, one ... Read more

March 26, 2019March 22, 2019

Music and Laughter Are Strong Medicine Against Dementia

Columns, Dementia Days - a Column by Niko Mann

When my 67-year-old mother was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer I was devastated. My mother already was disabled from depression and fibromyalgia, so being diagnosed a few months ... Read more

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