By Marianne Sciucco, New York, US Have you heard these myths about the power of art in dementia care? Myth 1: Only artistic individuals can benefit from art therapy. Myth 2: People
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA Anne Kenny, MD had been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, recognized by her peers as a “Top Doc” in Geriatric Medicine, but that did
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA Rayna Neises comes to us from the heartland of Kansas to share her experience as a former caregiver for parents with dementia. She is the author
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, US Understanding the emotions and behaviors displayed by individuals with dementia is vital for providing adequate care and support. Empathy and trust are key elements of effective
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA A crucial aspect of caregiving is keeping those in your care engaged and productive with simple, everyday tasks. Such activities can include folding laundry, arranging books,
By Lance A. Slatton, Michigan, USA As a Senior Case Manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, Michigan, I have been able to work with countless families and caregivers throughout
By Melissa C. Bernstein, OT, FAOTA, Florida, United States Life has a way of keeping things interesting and providing us with magic moments that set our career path in motion. When I
By Marianne Sciucco, New York Angela G. Gentile is the author of two books in the AlzAuthors collection. She came to us in 2016 with her book, Caring for a Husband with
By Marianne Sciucco Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode we meet Tom and Karen Brenner, a couple with a passion to help those with dementia and their families connect on
AlzAuthors offers many stories from caregivers who have each lived a unique journey. For some, caregiving came easy, a duty lovingly fulfilled. For others, it involved a complicated choice to reconnect with
