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Wandering Dementia Sufferer Found Frozen to Death

Last night, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a 66 year woman who had been suffering from dementia froze to death because she wandered from her home and was not found in time. That’s right…………..she froze to death. According to The Globe and...

A Review of “Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfullness”

“Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfullness: Common Sense Caregiving” was written by Gary Joseph LeBlanc who was a primary caregiver for his own father who was stricken with Alzheimer’s Disease. Gary states that his goal was to write a book that was...

When It’s Not a Merry Christmas

The holidays and especially Christmas Day are times that hold high expectation of merriment, joy, lavish amounts of food, the love of family and friends, the opening of presents, the admiration of decorations and voices raised in song. Unfortunately this is not always...

How The Past Can Help the Present

How the Past Can Help the Present – by Maryellen Kernaghan There is a wonderful video called “Care home turns back the clock on dementia”.  You can find it at  www.bbc.uk and search under “health” .  I highly suggest seeking it out.  It...

Is There a Difference Between Elder and Elderly?

As we come into the holiday season, many of us reflect back on the “old days” – and sometimes they seem more poignant now than when they were happening! One question that has always haunted me is what is the difference between being an elder and...