A great deal of (negative) press recently regarding senior living and long-term care, and most involves the question of whether staff is trained, knowledgeable, and capable of caring for changing levels of care. This is of greater importance when addressing the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss. In essence, leadership isContinue reading “Leadership is the Key to Successful Staff”
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Stimulating Discussion on Person Centered Care
My recent post on adopting person centered care (PCC) has spurred some discussion about why PCC isn’t an automatic care process. My experience over the last 25 years was to provide “person centered care” before it was labeled as such – it was the only way I knew how to care for persons with Alzheimer’sContinue reading “Stimulating Discussion on Person Centered Care”
Presentations for Alzheimer’s Foundation of America This Week
If you will be in New York this week, plan to attend the Five Boroughs Concepts in Care Conference on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis-Times Square. I will be conducting 2 sessions regarding hospitalizations and other adverse events, and the potential dangers of Alzheimer’s behaviors. These sessionsContinue reading “Presentations for Alzheimer’s Foundation of America This Week”
Presenting at the June Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Meeting in NY
I am looking forward to presenting 2 sessions at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Five Boroughs Concepts in Care Conference on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis-Times Square. AFA is presenting a free, care-focused educational conference for family and professional caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The freeContinue reading “Presenting at the June Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Meeting in NY”
The Conversation: Talking to Aging Parents
My latest monthly column for Gannett Newspapers addresses the difficult task of talking to aging parents about what happens if they become ill, have a life-threatening event, or become physically or mentally incapacitated. We often avoid addressing our concerns, holding onto the hope that a parent’s situation will simply work itself out. This is rarelyContinue reading “The Conversation: Talking to Aging Parents”
Be Prepared to Assist with Finances for a Parent with Dementia
Preparing to assume responsibility for a parent’s finances can be a tricky situation. Research shows executive function is often the first sign of memory loss, evidenced by difficulty with simple calculations, maintaining account balances, and paying bills. Eventually a parent with dementia will no longer be capable of any financial responsibilities. Unfortunately, most families ofContinue reading “Be Prepared to Assist with Finances for a Parent with Dementia”
Caregiving for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease Affects the Workplace
Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease affects employees in all organizations – husbands, wives, daughters and sons, and their families. While speaking with a business owner recently, he shared a story that I am hearing more often in recent years. He was frustrated because he was unable to reach two separate, high earnersContinue reading “Caregiving for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease Affects the Workplace”
Clients with Dementia? Financial Advisors Must Prepare in Advance
We have written in prior blogs about how clients with dementia will increase, and the need for financial advisors to prepare in advance. Financial advisors often have a long standing relationship with their client and may be the first to notice changes or have concerns about financial decisions the client is making. A recent articleContinue reading “Clients with Dementia? Financial Advisors Must Prepare in Advance”
The Difficult Balance of Hope and Disappointment in Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Two issues in the news this week caught my attention, both related to treatments hoped to ease the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. These stories shine a light on the delicate balance of those willing to try anything – and those, such as the FDA, who must weigh safety and professional standards. This week we receivedContinue reading “The Difficult Balance of Hope and Disappointment in Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease”
Aging: Why Do Our Senses Change?
Susan’s latest monthly column for Gannett Newspapers addresses the many physical changes that cannot be avoided. The article, entitled, “Don’t Be Alarmed by Changes in Senses,” explains how aging affects the body in so many simple, yet complex ways. Nearly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. This will continue for the next 18 years.Continue reading “Aging: Why Do Our Senses Change?”
Dementia Care Expertise for Health Care Providers 