I attend a support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It is offered through Alzheimer’s Orange County. I think it is the fourth support group I have attended. Another Alzheimer’s caregiver recently said to me, “I don’t need a...
As our loved ones age and their eyesight, balance and mobility decrease, they may become fearful of falling. The bathroom, although usually the smallest room in the hourse, is also perhaps the most dangerous room in the house because of the possibility of...
I wanted to share this new inspirational video on aging created by Bay Alarm Medical. I am pleased to say that I was asked for and offered input on this beautiful video entitled Fresh Perspectives from Aging Faces, a video about positive aging. There are so many...
I was recently introduced to two new products to help caregivers manage their loved one’s medication intake. Both of these products are the combined brain power of a registered nurse and an engineer. Both are of excellent quality being made out of...
In December of last year, I wrote about my first experience with the Vimtag “Nanny Cam”. Since that time, my mom has left me and moved to an independent living residency in Canada, thus removing my need for the camera. Or so, I thought. The Vimtag can...
When someone is in a difficult spot in life, sometimes what they need most is the hardest thing to give them – yourself. When you hear that someone has just lost a family member it can be very hard to make a phone call and talk to the person. We make all kinds...