While I was well aware that September is World Alzheimer’s Month and tomorrow is Alzheimer’s Action Day, until today I didn’t realize that it’s also National Grandparent’s Month. I’m wondering if it was planned that way given that one … [Read more...]
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s
August 23, 2012 By
As is the case with many bloggers, I find writing about my personal situations is not only cathartic but often times will help one of my readers who is facing a similar situation. Currently my topic du jour is being an adult child caring for a … [Read more...]
Elder Care Issues and the Presidential Election
July 17, 2012 By
Why Elder Care Should Concern the Baby Boomers With the presidential election looming, issues such as assistance for elder care, the costs of assisted living and prescription medication costs for seniors are hot topics. Maybe they were in the last … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Ranch Style Homes
July 10, 2012 By
Why the ranch style homes of the 60’s are making a come back Ranch Style homes were extremely popular in the 1960s and now, as Boomers are looking for more accessible living design, are regaining their popularity due to the range of benfits that … [Read more...]
Mom, Wife, Caregiver….Circus Performer? I Didn’t Pack Enough for This Guilt Trip
June 2, 2012 By
People often read about my story as The Safety Mom and say to me, “How do you do it?” What they are referring to is the fact that my son has special needs, my first died of SIDS, my husband has Multiple Sclerosis and my father has Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Fight Against Alzheimer’s Becomes National Priority Today With National Alzheimer’s Plan
May 15, 2012 By
As the daughter of an Alzheimer’s patient I’m thrilled to learn that the Obama administration today will announce a major initiative to combat this disease which is quickly becoming a national epidemic and already effects 5.4 million Americans. … [Read more...]
