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Bruce

I don’t usually produce a daily post. So even though I posted yesterday, this morning’s national news coverage of Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis prompted me to post again and share some thoughts. Those of us who are or have been...

Gobsmacked!

An interesting word, gobsmacked. It comes from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic meaning to be surprised or shocked as though someone smacked you in the mouth. That is the perfect word for what caregivers of dementia patients feel when they first realize their loved one...

Holiday Activities, to do or not to do!

In addition to enjoying traditional holiday meals, part of the fun of long holiday weekends, is traditional activities. Those can include anything from a long hike to attending a football game to skiing. Is your loved one capable of participating in activities? You...

Ahhh, the Holidays, Part One

The Holidays.  That time of year when from mid-fall to New Year’s Day we are obsessed with planning. There’s decorations, meals, presents, family visits, entertaining,  etc. to plan  for. Now imagine trying to plan and execute all that activity with the...

Taking it on the road!

I had a wonderful experience addressing a dementia support group in Winchester, VA last month. I am so grateful to be able to present before live audiences again!  Now I am ready to take this presentation on the road again! I have a 1- hour power point presentation...