Let's Talk Dementia

No matter your age, physical condition, financial position, or number of dependents, you need to get a few very important documents in order.  It is about as much fun as buying tires or getting a new transmission, but it has to be done!  Contact an eldercare attorney near you to get the ball rolling. 

Today I share with you words of encouragement and a reading from Max Lucado's book YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.  Click here to order - ​https://amzn.to/2M8z0zW5

I had the pleasure of working with First Baptist in Cramerton, North Carolina to hold a Q&A Session.  This is the soundtrack from that event.  ENJOY!

I watched "Home Alone 2" over the Christmas season, and Kevin McCallister  stated he often felt like the pigeon in his family.  It made me think about our loved ones with dementia.

Do you remember the movie "Back To The Future"?  It was about time traveling.  You might be surprised to learn time travel is not a new thing, and you have been doing it your entire life!

Does COVID have a long-term detrimental effect on the brain?  It seems that might be true.  However, there are lots of other diseases that do, also.

Today's episode is about weddings, baths, and bacon.  And, believe it or not, I relate it to caregiving!

DOOMSCROLLING.  Some of you doomscroll several times a day.  Some of you do it less frequently.  The happiest of you never doomscroll.  So what is doom- scrolling?

It seems we need to develop an exercise program for our brain.  It might need to lift weights and walk the treadmill.  Well, not exactly, but every exercise that is good for our body is good for our brain!  So, exercise YOUR brain!

ANTS in my brain?  No way!  Actually, ANT refers to automatic negative thoughts, and you DO have them in your brain.  How are we to respond to these ANTS?  Call the exterminator!  Ship them away!  Kick them to the curb!