Let's Talk Dementia

All of us know someone with Alzheimer's.  And remember, there are over 200 types of dementia.  So you may know someone with a different type of dementia.  However, Alzheimer's among the Latino and Hispanic communities is out of control.  Why is this?

 

I had the tremendous privilege of interviewing Janice Swink who lives in Kentucky.  To me she is known as "dancing Janice" because she has a video on Facebook with over 70,000 views!  She has Front-Temporal Lobe Dementia (FTD) - also known as Pick's Disease.  Watch out Wal-Mart.  Janice will be there soon to dance and make a video!  Write me with your stories or questions, and maybe you will be on an upcoming episode - [email protected]

Snoopy has the right idea!

Caregiving is much like a baseball game.  Curve balls are going to happen.  The key is how to respond to them!

THAT'S A GREAT WAY TO LOOK AT LIFE!

Life has a way of throwing curve balls our way. Just when you think you have everything figured out, you find out your were WRONG! That is especially true in dementia caregivng. Write me with your stories or questions - [email protected]

Head injuries (as mentioned in the above conversation) are a cause for developing Alzheimer's.  We will talk about that today on "Let's Talk Dementia".  The NFL had something to say on the subject, also.  Write me at carol@letstalkdementia with your story, question, funny joke, or a topic you might like covered on an episode.  Happy to hear from you.

I hope my cartoons make you smile!

Today we are talking about a quote from Mr. John Snyder (Author of Your 100 Day Prayer).  He wrote, "If God hasn't acted on our behalf yet, it's merely a matter of our imperfect perception of things."  I love that.  How does it relate to caregiving?  Listen in to hear my thoughts.  Write me with your questions or stories - [email protected]

 

 

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health recently released a study that makes me oh so very happy.  I believe you will find the news very interesting.  Write me with your thoughts or caregiving questions at [email protected]

Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.  There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit.  "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet.  "Only I know what Difficult Days are like.  I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.  But, goodness, Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right.

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Our veterans have many Difficult Days.  These difficulty could be a result of Gulf War Illness.  Let's talk about that in today's episode of Let's Talk Dementia.  Write me at [email protected] .

 

Well known cardiologist, Dr. Oz, recently learned his mother has Alzheimer's.  We was shocked he missed the symptoms.  Being aware of the changes in our loved ones is important.  Write me with your story at [email protected].

I had the pleasure of interviewing one of our sponsors, Beth Crosby, editor extraordinaire!  She has the unique perspective of being the LO in a caregiving situation.  She has gone through TWO kidney transplants, and she knows what it feels like to be dependent upon other people. By the way, she did NOT enjoy it!  Her perspective is interesting.  Hope you enjoy!  Write me at [email protected] .