Nov 3, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Healthy Aging, Video Presentation
Reading Time: 3 minutesTo be human is to forget things. But you’ve probably wondered: “When is forgetting normal, and when is it not?” Here are four examples: 3 types of normal forgetting and one that isn’t. 1. Forgetting where you parked Not remembering where... 
Nov 1, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Grandparents Raising Children
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor National Family Caregivers Month 2022, the #CaregivingHappens campaign reflects your reality that often caregiving just happens. Caregiving happens when you’re grocery shopping or in a meeting. Caregiving happens when you’re trying to get... 
Oct 31, 2022 | Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have to go to the ER, here are 10 tips for an effective Emergency Room visit and how to prepare in advance. 1. Know what symptoms to report When your loved one is in a medical crisis, your ability to observe symptoms carefully and report... 
Oct 29, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Holidays
Reading Time: 2 minutes The spookiest time for Halloween gatherings and events is usually early to late evening. That’s right smack bang in the middle of the time most people with dementia experience sundowning. So you may see agitation, and anxiety already without... 
Oct 28, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes“If it wasn’t for humor, we wouldn’t have gotten through any of this,” comedian Chris Garcia says of his family’s Alzheimer’s experience. His father, Andres, a Cuban refugee, died from complications due to Alzheimer’s in 2017.... Oct 27, 2022 | Family Caregiving, How To, Self Care, Stress Management
Reading Time: 2 minutesNovember is National Family Caregivers Month #CaregivingHappens is the 2022 theme, reflecting the reality that often caregiving happens. Caregiving happens when it’s not always convenient or expected. You may busy with something else or have... 
Oct 26, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Video Presentation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Download the presenter’s slides in PDF format: http://ntads.net/NCT-ADRC/Events/2022/Presentation_My_Loved_One_is_Struggling_with_Substance_Use_8-10-2022.pdf PRESENTER: Dr. Ron Mottern, PhD, LCDC – Executive Director –... 
Oct 24, 2022 | Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 2 minutesAre you approaching age 65 and have questions about Medicare? Making Medicare decisions for yourself or a loved one can seem daunting. Now with AARP’s Medicare EnrollmentSM Guide you can get unbiased guidance. You can explore the guide on... 
Oct 20, 2022 | Assistive Devices, Resources
Reading Time: 5 minutesThanks to advances in medicine and public health, people are living longer than ever before. This means more and more family caregivers are responsible for managing the diverse needs of a loved one with chronic illness or frailty. When you are...
