Hospice
The subject of Hospice came up at a recent support group meeting and I thought I would expound a little further here in the newsletter. Hospice is a specialized program that provides care and support to patients (and their families) as they enter the advanced stages...
Holiday Planning
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Sounds so good in the song, but I am sure that all of you are dreading at least some small part of the upcoming holiday season. It is an overwhelming season that seems to start earlier and earlier each year. Whether you are an...
Fiblets
To tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth… This is a familiar oath that most of us live by, but when living with or working with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, it is not always the best approach. As many of you well know,...
Dementia 101
I was recently asked “what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?” Alzheimer’s disease is actually a type of dementia, like McIntosh is a type of apple. WebMD defines dementia as “the loss of mental functions, such as thinking, memory, and...