In today's episode we hear from Ms. Debra Jones who was a CareGiver for her mother who transitioned a month ago.  Ms. Jones offers some excellent information for Care Partners to consider for their journey.

This week we discuss strategies to best communicate with your loved dealing with dementia.

This week we meet a gentleman who is caring for his wife of 68 years.  Listen and learn: what has worked and what the challenges have been since receiving the diagnosis in 2011.

This episode will discuss the costs associated with Long Term Care Insurance and the drawbacks of coverage.

This week we review key findings from a report done by the group Us Against Alzheimer’s.

Today we sit down again with Dr. Fayron Epps, Assistant Professor at Emory University.  Dr. Epps will share information about a new program called Faith Village.  If you would like more information you can call 678-723-8788.  To communicate with Dr. Epps directly reach out to [email protected].

Today we sit down with Dr. Fayron Epps, Assistant Professor at Emory University.  Dr. Epps will share information about a program to help churches become more dementia friendly.  If you know of a faith community who could benefit from this program please reach out to the Alter Program at [email protected].  You can also visit their website at Alterdementia.com.  To communicate with Dr. Epps directly reach out to [email protected].

So it's been a year living with Mom and in this episode I will share the ups and downs of this experience.  

I toured a facility and this is what I found.  $5.5k per month, plus a $3k initial fee.  Respite care for $250/day.