On August 16th, the world mourned the passing of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. Franklin left the world with a rich musical legacy, but what she did not leave her family members was an estate plan, a trust, or even… Read More ›
Memory Care
How to Make Sure Your Loved One Is Receiving Good Care at a Memory Care Facility
Moving your family member or loved one into a memory care facility is a big decision, but at some point almost anyone with Alzheimer’s or dementia will need professional care. When that time comes, how will you know if you’ve… Read More ›
Caregivers: Do You Have a Weekly Plan for Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s?
Being a caregiver can be both an incredibly rewarding and highly stressful job, especially when your family member or loved one suffers from progressive dementia like Alzheimer’s. As you settle into your role as a caregiver, developing a weekly plan… Read More ›
My Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, What Do I Do?
Caregivers, You Are Not Alone. Introducing the Alzheimer’s Association’s Alzheimer’s Navigator Service Mom hasn’t been acting like herself. If you’re being honest, you’ve been noticing symptoms for a few years. Her memory was always like a steel trap, but… Read More ›
Understanding Hospice Care and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a terrifying disease with no known cure. It is also a progressive disease, which means that if someone with Alzheimer’s doesn’t die from another cause, they will eventually succumb to Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is… Read More ›
What to Do When Mom Becomes Paranoid
Alzheimer’s and dementia bring a whole host of symptoms with them, but one of the most difficult to confront is paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations. It may be shocking when your mother accuses you of stealing her jewelry, claims that her… Read More ›
How Will Your Caregiving Role Change in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that slowly strip away a person’s independence day by day. These are progressive diseases, which means that your loved one’s care needs will increase over time. It also means that your role as a caregiver… Read More ›
Adult Day Care – What Is It, and Is it Right for Your Loved One with Dementia?
According to Alzheimer’s Association’s latest report, caregivers provided an estimated 18.2 billion hours of unpaid care to their family members and loved ones with Alzheimer’s in 2016. Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a consuming responsibility. Caregivers… Read More ›
How to Get a Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Go to Bed
After a long, busy day, many of us love snuggling under the covers and getting some much needed shut-eye. Unfortunately, a common symptom of Alzheimer’s is difficulty going to and staying asleep. Additionally, many people with Alzheimer’s exhibit increased agitation… Read More ›
GROWING CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower is one of several vegetables of the species Brassica oleracea. Other crops in this grouping include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and collard greens. These are annual plants that reproduce from seed. Typically only the head is eaten but… Read More ›