The Value of Outings for the Elderly
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon There is a perception that those with memory loss must be confined and are not allowed to...
The Value of Outings for the Elderly
Alzheimer’s Disease
Sanity Tips for Taking a Loved One with Dementia on an Outing
Sanity Tips for Taking a Loved One with Dementia on an Outing
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother lived with dementia for more than 15 years. For as long as she was able, I made...
Help People with Dementia Participate in the Outside World
Help People with Dementia Participate in the Outside World
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother had early-onset dementia. She and my father lived in a lovely residential...
Why Visit a Person Who Does Not Respond?
Why Visit a Person Who Does Not Respond?
Why continue to visit a person when they do not respond? Elizabeth A. Havey, author of the blog Boomer Highway,...
Signs of Alzheimer’s
Signs of Alzheimer’s
Many people, including myself, want to know what signs to look for. For wisdom on this subject I went to wonderful...
Don’t Argue
Don’t Argue
Why try to win an argument no one can win? Norma says, “When Frank’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I...
Helpful Caregiving Question
Helpful Caregiving Question
Garvin, my brother-in-law had been suffering from dementia for approximately 7 years. With each year, we saw a...
What are the early signs of Alzheimers Disease?
What are the early signs of Alzheimers Disease?
Dear Karen,
How do I know if my mom has Alzheimer’s disease? What are some of the early signs of this disease? -Betty
Dear Betty:
Good question, Betty. Many people, including myself, want to know what signs to look for. For wisdom on this subject I went to wonderful resource, Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Frank Broyles, is Athletic Director Emeritus for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. His wife, Barbara, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Frank says, “I had many questions and spent a lot of time looking for answers. What I learned is contained in my book, Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.”
One of the first topics which Coach Broyles deals with in his book is what signs to look for.
