What a pleasure it was to interview Internationally Best Selling Author Sue Ryan.  Her story of love and dementia will inspire you!  

I recently read an article on BING.com that spoke of research in regards to preventing Alzheimer's by increasing flavonoids in our daily food plan.  What are flavonoids?  Check out this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia" to learn about them and how you can bring them into your daily diet.  Preventing Alzheimer's in a way that tastes good - now that is EXCELLENT NEWS!  Write me at [email protected] . 

I had the pleasure of a phone conversation with a listener whose main concern was helping her step-mom know how much she is loved.  The step-mom is busy taking care of my client's Dad who has advanced dementia, and that is no easy task.  Her question was, "how do I help my step-mom know she is appreciated without making her feel like I'm intruding."  I was so happy to help her, and I would love to help you.  Write me - [email protected] - and we can schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.  

I had such a grand time interviewing the artist, Roxi Abbott (aka Roxi Sound) who has written a moving and emotional song titled, "Ghost of You".  I am honored and excited to share this song with you before its actual release.  You are going to love it!  Tune in to this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia" for the interview with Roxi from "across the pond" and to hear her song, "Ghost of You".  Write me with your questions - [email protected]

When the decision has been made to bring a caregiver into the home, the way you introduce that caregiver can be the difference between success and failure.  That's the topic of today's episode of "Let's Talk Dementia".  Write me with your questions - [email protected] 

None of us wants to fail at any part of our lives.  We awake each day with the hope of being successful in our planned events, and we even want to be a blessing to those around us.  Helping our loved ones with dementia to be successful in their daily activities is extremely important.  We talk about that on this episode of "Let's Talk Dementia".  Write me at [email protected]. 

During my morning scripture reading, I read a Psalm that spoke of walking through the "Valley of Weeping. " It went on to say that valley "will become a place of refreshing springs."  Those refreshing springs sound pretty good in the midst of caregiving and quarantine.  I hope you enjoy these words of encouragement.  Write me with your thoughts or questions - [email protected] . 

I have clients who are sisters, and their Daddy was adamant that he would NEVER move to an assisted living, and he used every dirty word in the book when he told them his reasons.  They were shocked.  I have been working with this family, and I have great news.  He recently called them in for another meeting and announced he was ready to move to assisted living and would they help find the best community for him!  Surprises happen! Listen to this episode to learn how to make the move more successful. 

I had the pleasure of speaking, virtually, to the Rock Hill Civitan Club, and I am sharing that event with you on this episode.  My message of inspiration was called "The Three R's Of Our New Normal".  I hope it inspires you whether you are caregiving or not.  Life is changing.  How will we adapt?

In conclusion of our three part series - The Stages of Alzheimer's Type Dementia - we will talk today about late stage Alzheimer's.  Knowing what to expect will make the transition easier.  Write me with your questions - [email protected]