I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who has a teenage daughter. She was sharing with me information that she had learned at a program the high school had hosted for parents. The topic of the program was about drug abuse among teens. I was interested to...
I have recently heard a number of folks express frustration with doctor appointments, particularly with loved ones with dementia. Just getting to the appointment can be a challenge, and then often times, you leave more confused than when you went in. I have put...
We have talked before in this column about the fact that there are many different disease processes that can cause dementia. Dementia is the general term that describes a loss of brain function that affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. Some of...
I was recently doing a tour with a prospective participant and as we exited the center he commented that “everyone seems happy”. Indeed, I think you are guaranteed to laugh at least once a day when you come here. In fact, I see a lot of our participants (and staff)...
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...
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...
