Having an animal can be a very relaxing and calming thing for us.  However, if your loved one with dementia can no longer care for that animal, it can become a problem.  I recommend you check out Joy For All Companion Pets at https://seniorlifejourneys.com/products-we-like/.  

We all have our "moments" when we may not be the most pleasant people on the planet.  That is true when dementia is part of our world.  However, if that change in personality lasts for a day or more, you might want to begin investigating.

Life can be difficult for our loved ones with dementia.  One way you can bring joy to their day is with a trip to the beauty salon.  MOST folks enjoy having their hair washed and styled.  Consider a manicure, and definitely get those toe nails trimmed!

I recently had several blood tests performed, a biopsy, and I will undergo skin cancer surgery.  This is all expensive.  I do not have traditional insurance, and BOY AM I GLAD!  Listen in to learn how you can save on insurance and also on lab tests (bloodwork).  Incredibly happy news!  Write me at [email protected] . 

I am so excited to share an interview with Chris Schneider, Director of Communications for Alzheimer's Foundation of America.  They offer lots of free help for caregivers, and they produce "Alzheimer's Today," a free magazine.  Go to www.alzfdn.org, click on MEDIA CENTER to order your free subscription.

My friend Susan is a guest on today's show.  Her optimism and thankfulness are contagious!

Uncle Ernie is fixating on different things.  What is a good response to fixating behaviors?  And what does it have to do with The Serenity Prayer?  I hope this episode enlightens you.  Write me [email protected].  THANKS!

I've got another song on my mind.  Do you remember the song "Let's Hang On?"  It reminds me of caregiving (well, most things do).  In this episode I also want to tell you about a great assisted living and memory care community in San Francisco.  Write me for more information - [email protected] 

Today I have spiritual things on my mind, and I hope they inspire you.  Life is ALWAYS changing.  Just when you think you have it all figured out,  you discover something has CHANGED.  Change can be good.  Change can be scary.  But change is part of life.  I hope today's episode will touch your heart.  Write me at [email protected]

I have so many videos of my Momma.  In some she is silly or singing.  In some she is telling stories.  In some she is praying.  I love being with her via these videos, especially since she went to heaven last year.  On this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia," I have some tips for making a video and saving it for the future.