The author presents a story about an embarrassed neighbor who forgot to return the borrowed hose to the frustrated wife of the passed away neighbor. To avoid being embarrassed and frustrated make a list of things borrowed from you.
The author gives you some easy steps to remember how home modification and repairs were made. He advises you to make a list of paint colors, types of brushes, etc so that you will have a reference if your need to take future repairs.
Dr. Judith Orloff persuades us to laugh as much as we can in order to free ourselves from negative emotions. She provides ways to “energetically nurture your inner child and to laugh more”.
Stories about how people made the best out of their present conditions instead of trying to change them. The author explains that even though sometimes it is possible to change the conditions, it is always easier to change your thinking.
During the interview Hernandez says that she is a caregiver and she will make everything possible to help other caregivers. She explains that caregivers need guidance regarding politics and finance in order to provide the most efficient care.
We are in charge of our own lives. If we try to acquire happiness from within us, it is possible that we may bring it into the world around us.
This article provides an example of a cruel crime that might happen to grieving people. The author persuades you to keep a list of all your expenses and not yet paid bills to avoid such cruelty.
Inspirational article that gives examples of people who do not try to control anyone or anything, but simply do things from the heart to achieve the desired outcome. Alan Cohen teaches us to realize that anything that happens in our lives is helpful.
The author shares the behavioral dysfunctions with her father, in getting the right diagnosis and tips to recognizing dementia..
Marc T. Newman’s article is about the sacrificial love of caregivers explained through the lens of the film The Notebook. His Grandmother died of Alzheimer’s not too long ago, and the film, “The Notebook” really touched his heart, as he will yours.
This article relates a family scenario in which hoarding has become a problem. It gives probable reasons for this characteristic of dementia victims. The article concludes with ten tips for family caregivers.
This article answers the questions: 1) What is sundowning? 2) What causes sundowning? 3) How can I lessen the symptoms of sundowning for my loved one?
