Navigating Life’s Surprises

One, two, three-SURPRISE! Have you ever been surprised?  In one way or another, we have all been surprised. It may not have been a fun party with all of our friends; instead maybe it was a surprise diagnosis, bad news or unwanted life change. How we react to and also help those with memory loss … Read more

Navigating Life's Surprises

One, two, three-SURPRISE! Have you ever been surprised?  In one way or another, we have all been surprised. It may not have been a fun party with all of our friends; instead maybe it was a surprise diagnosis, bad news or unwanted life change. How we react to and also help those with memory loss … Read more

Shining Lights in the Darkness

The darkness of Alzheimer’s and dementia can be oppressive. But it doesn’t have to be. Many lights are shining into this darkness if only we search for them. I found many lights while sharing and learning at the WI State Alzheimer’s Conference a few weeks ago from other professionals, caregivers and those with Alzheimer’s. The … Read more

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Help your Brain Today

Happy June-ahh, the lazy days of summer are here.  But for those with memory issues and/or various dementia forms including Alzheimer’s, the day on the calendar doesn’t mean much.  It’s just another long day of trying to do what used to seem so easy, worrying about what may have been forgotten, or struggling to hide … Read more