Practical Alzheimer's's posts
17 Apr
Something’s Wrong With My Husband…
Written by Lyn McLaurine “Lyn, it’s the nursing home. We’re calling to talk about Bill’s rapid decline.” Bill is adored at Prairie Sunset. He has become part of their family. Because of his young age (he just turned 58 …
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10 Apr
How one picture can be worth a thousand words
Written by Darren Gormley A few years ago I was contacted by a speech therapist who asked if I would visit Mark, an 82 year old man diagnosed with mixed dementia. The speech therapist had been working with Mark as part of …
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3 Apr
When it’s no longer safe to drive
Many people will spend decades behind the wheel of a car. For some this is a lifelong passion and a symbol of independence, while for others it’s just a necessary part of modern life. However, there comes a time when we …
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21 Mar
The most important job of my life
Written by Rhonda Brantley You’ve heard about Alzheimer’s and dementia for years, but never suspected it would creep into your own home. Much like cancer, a house fire or losing your life savings, we just don’t anticipate bad things happening to us. Those …
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8 Mar
Talking to the family about Alzheimer’s
Many people are afraid to talk about mental health. In many ways, it is one of the last great taboos in modern society. But talking is very important. When a loved one begins to lose their mental faculties, they may …
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