Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Education, In Home Care, News, Senior Care
W By Lauren Makahian Contributing writer. Originally published in PV News on 2/10/2021 I’m just settling into an easy chair in a private room with two clients. I open with a question, “Marjorie, do you know who I am?” “No,” she replies without...
Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Education, In Home Care, News, Senior Care
By Lauren Makahian Contributing writer. Originally published in PV News on 2/4/2021 Each week I hold a support group meeting, founded to help local residents find direction and help with caring for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. I lead the...
Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Education, In Home Care, News, Senior Care
By Lauren Makahian Contributing writer. Originally published in PV News on 1/13/2021 Borrowing from a famous quote by Mark Twain, the running joke is that reports of the death of the year 2020 have been greatly exaggerated. Sadly, the joke is laced with more truth...
Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's
Are you making any new year’s resolutions? Every year thousands of us do. Make 2017 a better year for you and your loved by making self-care your priority. When we care for ourselves we are better equipped to handle the challenges that come our way and to embrace...
Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's
I get asked all the time how to deal with a loved one who is combative, asks repeatedly when am I going home, or who has begun to exhibit an ongoing behavior. It’s tough. Communicating with a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be frustrating, exhausting, and downright...
Activities, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Have you ever been driving in your car and the radio begins to play an old song — somehow you not only remember all the words, it brings back great memories. KC and the Sunshine Band does it for me every time. The reason is quite simple. We are hard-wired to remember...
Activities, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Are we born happy and positive? Turns out we are NOT, but we can’t help it. It’s not our fault that we have difficulty being happy. Many of us feel happy is a thing you have to schedule. Sadly, we aren’t wired for it. Our nature and historic DNA predisposes us to...
Assessment, Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
LAUREN introduces the Many of Dimensions of...
Assessment, Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's
LAUREN discusses a few aspects of transition care management for patients with...
Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, In Home Care, Resources
I recently presented “Dashing through Dementia, Enjoying the Holidays with your Memory Impaired Parent.” Here is a snapshot to share if you, or someone you know, will be hosting this holiday season. Be honest with family members and friends about your loved one’s...
