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To Reach One Hundred
I recently asked a 98 year old whether or not he wanted to have CPR if “something bad happened.” I was sure he would say no.
Activities that bring quality to our lives change over time. They just do.
When does quality of life decline to the point where prolonging life in dementia become unacceptable to an individual?
She didn’t want to live with advanced dementia. So why was she being kept alive?
Ugh, really?
No More Hospitals
My husband was an anesthesiologist.
Counseling for Dementia Caregivers
In the past few weeks I have directed two friends of friends to my counselor.
The Glymphatic System
A cutting edge target for Alzheimer's Treatment?
Understanding Alzheimer's in Women
In a local memory care unit not long ago, I walked into a community room where ten dementia patients were up in recliner chairs or sitting in chairs around tables.
The Conundrum of Hospice Care for Alzheimer’s Disease
When is hospice appropriate for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease?
A Self-Care Checklist for Dementia Caregivers
I had to have one
Targeted Therapy for Alzheimer's is Complicated
Clinical versus Biological Staging
On Wanting Him Back
Today I got a Christmas package in the mail addressed to Mrs.
A blood test to rule out Alzheimer’s Disease?
Bring. It. On.
On Existential Distress in Dementia
I’ve been consumed with moving this past week.
More on Goals of Care in Dementia
Having clear goals of care while living with dementia is one of my favorite topics.
The Peril of Selective Treatment on POLST forms
It’s so interesting looking back at the Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form my husband filled out in August of 2019.
A Letter to my 2022 Caregiver Self
Having compassion for your earlier self
Reminiscing the Good Times with Alzheimer's Patients
Earlier today I was on the phone with my best friend whose husband is very ill.
Veterans Benefits may include Concurrent Care
My first job out of nursing school in 1982 was at the Seattle VA Hospital.
Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) in Alzheimer's Disease
This morning I was reminded by a fellow dementia caregiver of the journey that some people with Alzheimer’s choose—VSED.