"... when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And [...]
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Some may be preparing to raise a holiday toast to the dementia care partner. No eloquently-raised family toast, however, would be received with such gratitude as being offered hands-on assistance! The simple offering of help would give profound meaning to the words of this [...]
It was 2001, the first year we were together for Halloween at the ranch, one of our care partners helped Mother wrap assorted candy that day for the stops we would be making in the evening. We left at 4:30 for an early meal at the Pizza Hut before putting [...]
“I believe dementia is the greatest shame of modern medicine; not because there have been no significant advances in treatment, but because - from restraints, to locked units, to antipsychotics, to ECT - we have lost our recognition of the humanity of those living with the diagnosis. And there are [...]
Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, is hosting a FREE online event this weekend which offers cutting edge information and which is not to be missed! Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and #1 NYT bestselling author whom I’ve followed in recent years and for whom I hold great respect. As physician [...]
Being conscious | Words matter The words we choose and the language we use in talking about dementia matter in the lives of individuals living with dementia and their families. Our words and our language can show understanding and acceptance – or they can contribute to ongoing stigma, discrimination, and [...]
We live in a pill-popping culture which turns to medicine for a pill to cure every ill. In Episode #2 of this groundbreaking series, we learn why current Alzheimer's medications do not work. The series is called Alzheimer’s – The Science of Prevention. Episode #2 - Untangling Alzheimer’s - What’s [...]
Your brain is the most valuable tool you have when it comes to navigating a pandemic. Why?... Because it takes a healthy brain to make the best decisions when difficult situations arise. We all face thousands of decisions every single day, some more stressful than others. This stress, compounded by [...]
Currently, about 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease in the U.S., and two-thirds of these are women. Though these numbers are staggering and continue to grow each year, the good news is this: You can contribute to your brain health by making some simple diet and lifestyle changes, and this [...]
Finally, tonight’s the night. NYT best-selling author and doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Pedram Shojai, teamed up with natural healing expert and renowned filmmaker, Nick Polizzi, to create the docu-series - “Exhausted!” The nine-part, nine-day free screening event covers everything about why exhaustion has become an epidemic in our country. [...]