September is here! There are 121 days from September 1st and December 31st – where has the year gone?! September transitions us from summer to autumn. September is also National Preparedness month. Here are some important highlights for you to be prepared! ready.gov/september National Preparedness Month The 2023 Ready Campaign’s theme this year is “Take […]
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If you’ve not seen the impact of cognitive impairment, the concept may seem foreign. Cognitive Impairment can also be called memory impairment. The definition of memory loss is “unusual forgetfulness that may be temporary or get worse over time.” The NIH distinguishes memory impairment and mild dementia by the evidence of cognitive impairment. When there
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In June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Health comes to the forefront. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that takes away memory, thinking skills and in time the ability to do simple tasks. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of
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“Out of Love” is a book written by Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Lynn and I met when she and her husband relocated from Northern California. Today I am featuring her in my Advisory Perspective Series. Mother’s Day is around the corner. It seemed a perfect time to highlight Lynn’s caregiving journey. After being a primary caregiver for
Patient Advocacy is top of mind this week as I check in on a friend’s mom. My heart goes out to the healthcare professionals. The impact from Covid is felt across the board – from CNA’s, to Nurses, to Case Managers, to PT/OT, to Doctors. Post-Covid, patient advocacy seems more important that ever. Let’s dig
Transitioning into adulthood for teens is a big deal! Independence and responsibilities begin in earnest at the age of 18. Parents, be aware of what turning 18 means for your teens. In most states, the age of 18 is when a person is officially and legally viewed as an adult, and provides teens the ability
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Spring is here! The days are longer, energy levels are higher. Spring is a great time to spring into action! Some Spring Cleaning Ideas For You Spring cleaning can be a lot of work, but it’s a great way to freshen up your home and get ready for the warmer weather. Hope these tips give
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The 2022 caregiving statistics are out. Highlighting this information today to enlighten you to consider this question. Have you prepared anything to help yourself be ready if the time comes? Resources and help for caregiving “in the moment” is hard to navigate. Resources in your community may or may not be readily available, or provide
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The term “Next of Kin” is a term I hadn’t heard in some time. Officially, it refers to your nearest relation according to law. During my reading time this week I learned about a law just passed in California I want to share. It’s a law that many states began passing in 2014, yet few
Even the famous leave behind a mess for their families. This week, let’s review the current status of Anne Heche’s estate. It’s an example of what not to do … The Backstory August 5 2022, Heche accidentally drove her car into a Los Angeles residence. The collision resulted in a fire with Ms. Heche hospitalized.
