I recently completed a “Savvy Caregiver” class offer by Alzheimer’s Orange County. I’d heard good things about the six-week class, but I wasn’t sure what I’d think of it. The class was 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks, so it was a large time commitment. It was...
It’s September, which brings out advertisements for all things related to going back to school. It’s a time to get “back to” more than just school. September brings a return to routines that may have been forgotten or adjusted during the summer months. Vacations,...
You’ve heard it every time you fly. “In case there is a loss in cabin pressure, yellow oxygen masks will deploy from the ceiling compartment located above you…..Please make sure to secure your own mask before assisting others”. I know you probably...
5 Essential Skills For a Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia It can be a substantial challenge for both novice and experienced caregivers when it comes to providing specialist dementia care. Whether hiring a professional or cultivating the personal skills to...
Happy Valentine’s Day! I received a lovely note from one of our readers this morning in response to this week’s newsletter. In the newsletter, I had mentioned that some people (myself included this year) find Valentine’s Day difficult due to either...