Eilon Caspi Destigmatizes Aggressive Behavior in Dementia
By Eilon Caspi, Ph.D. I started working in the aging field in 1994 as a nurse aide in a nursing home where my grandfather lived. I then worked as a social worker
By Eilon Caspi, Ph.D. I started working in the aging field in 1994 as a nurse aide in a nursing home where my grandfather lived. I then worked as a social worker
By Linda Austin Konnichi wa, obaasan, o-genki desu ka? My Japanese mother suffered from Alzheimer’s. She spent her last three years in a care home and I went there nearly every day
By Susan Ostrowski If you search online, “Why do people read?” you’ll find answers like: “I read to know I’m not alone.” “Books unfold new worlds, worlds that can sing to me,
AlzAuthors is once again partnering with HFC to present a Summer Book Series for Alzheimer’s and dementia families and caregivers. This program is open to anyone interested in learning about these conditions.
By S. G. (Sandy) Benson Most people, at some point in their lives, confront issues with aging parents. Whether the problems are medical, financial, logistical, emotional, or some combination of these, it’s
By Ruth Stevens My mother, Muriel Port Stevens, suffered from Alzheimer’s for the last five years of her life. During that time, I often found myself trading war stories and sharing sympathetic
By Ross Colquhoun My mother was a smart woman. She was a qualified nurse, rose to the rank of Army Major during the war years. In her fifties, when she was no
By Lori Aden My mother got lost driving home from the nail salon back in 2014. At the time, she lived in California, and I lived in Texas. I knew she was
By Laurette Klier Confounded by the lack of quality reading materials at my mother-in-law’s long-term care facility, I scoured the internet for something stimulating and enjoyable to share with her on visits.
By Susan Cushman My latest novel John and Mary Margaret—released in June 2021—is actually my third book that deals with Alzheimer’s disease. My memoir, Tangles and Plaques: A Mother and Daughter Face
