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Is Alzheimer’s disease the default diagnosis for confused elders? by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Alzheimer’s organizations have worked diligently to raise public awareness of the disease. Their efforts are paying off handsomely. I’d challenge nearly anyon ... Read on »

Helping an elder parent let go of an unsafe cluttered home by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Many elders do well in their homes. They graciously accept the help they need, have cleaning people come in, and are even able to throw away the old newspapers ... Read on »

Talking about end-of-life wishes with your parents by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Few of us like to consider the fact that our parents will die. However they will. Nothing will change that fact. Good medical care, solid healthful habits, a pl ... Read on »

When siblings disagree on parent care by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Eldercare has a way of sneaking up on people. Generally, if there is an adult child living in the same town as the aging parents, it is this child who becomes ... Read on »

Dr. Travis Stork interviewed about obesity and fitness by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Dear Readers: Do you or a loved one use age as an excuse to not bother with taking off weight? In a recent phone interview with Dr. Travis Stork of the televisi ... Read on »

Drop the caregiver guilt and find some peace by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Guilt has a purpose in life. If we are mean, we should feel guilty. If we owe someone an apology, we should be big enough to do so. But guilt is a complicated e ... Read on »

Keeping a retired elder active after retirement or change can help avoid depression by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia He helps out too much. Ann's dad had owned his own business and had employees. He was very successful. Ann's mom used to complain that after he retired, he want ... Read on »

Mount Sinai researchers say compound from grapes could fight Alzheimer’s by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia There’s no prevention or cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this point. The best many experts can do is to suggest that people adopt healthy habits such as reducin ... Read on »

Obama administration pledges millions to fight Alzheimer’s; clinical trial tests... by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The Obama administration plan to end Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2025 was announced May 15, 2012 by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ... Read on »

Eye, ear and dental checkups can be a nightmare when people have dementia by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia ...Teeth were another huge issue. Dad had worn dentures for many decades. He had little bone left to support the dentures, but I kept "gluing them in" with a ... Read on »

An elder's sense of purpose and dignity must be balanced with their safety by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Many of who have vulnerable loved ones would prefer to provide hands-on care ourselves. For some, that means considering whether to continue with outside employ ... Read on »

NPR investigates the true cost of giving up a job to be a family caregiver by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Many of who have vulnerable loved ones would prefer to provide hands-on care ourselves. For some, that means considering whether to continue with outside employ ... Read on »

Celebrating Mother’s Day any way we can by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Dear Readers: Many of you have mothers who are in assisted living centers or nursing homes . You may be able to bring them to your home or take them out for din ... Read on »

Did Mom really know best? by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Nearly every childhood leaves us with mixed memories. Even siblings raised together by the same parents can have wildly differing views on how their shared chil ... Read on »

Setting boundaries in parent/adult child relationships by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia It's natural for adult children to love their parents and even want to care for them as they age. But, if your parents abused you when you were a child, how do ... Read on »

The Human Side of Motherhood: accept and celebrate it by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia We need to understand, love and forgive ourselves for our perceived imperfections as mothers. And yes, we need to try to understand, love and forgive our mother ... Read on »

Has dementia turned your spouse into a stranger? by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Although Alzheimer’s disease is likely the most common and well-known dementia, the reality is that there are many other types of dementia . One lesser known b ... Read on »

Is the nursing home over-medicating your loved one? by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Anti-psychotics were frequently prescribed when people had dementia. For some, a light dose may have been just the right thing, but one medication doesn't suit ... Read on »

Long-term care ombudsman can help with transitions by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Dear Carol: My mother has been in assisted living for several years. Now, her health is deteriorating and her assets have dwindled to almost nothing. I’m afraid ... Read on »

Family strife: siblings who don't help with parent care by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving can grow from just running a few errands for the elder into a full-time job. Many people have quit paying jobs, or not accepted a promotion, in order ... Read on »

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