I am happy to announce the launch of my Connecting Circles of Care and Building Bridges of Hope℠ Dementia-Friendly 7-Day Tropical Caribbean Cruise and Conference on Holland America’s Oosterdam Ship, sailing April 6-13, 2019! 💜⚓️💜 #alzcruisetropics19#caregivers#dementia
ANNOUNCEMENT | The #MovingForwardCoalition received a grant from @mihealthfund to support their plan & implement changes in #Michigan nursing homes, joining the national movement for improved care and quality of life for #NursingHome residents.
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#Digital#health tools — either in the form of apps or other online #healthcare services — won’t be useful for #seniors unless they are designed to be easy to use and are available at any time of day, new analysis shows.
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“Pessimists will keep to themselves, seeing folly in the belief that one person can make a difference. Optimists know they have the power to change the world.”
Excerpt From: my book “What’s Compassion Have To Do With It?” #compassion
#Robot developers aim to alleviate loneliness in #SeniorLiving facilities, yet questions still remain about the best uses for the #EmergingTech. Dive into some details via @_McKnightsSL and let's compare notes on the subject! https://t.co/WN9otHFBam
In this beautiful book of poetry, AlzAuthor Linda Austin captures the tender and fragile moments of a caregiver's journey through #Alzheimers disease. https://t.co/aeb10w0RKZ
This week is #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek a week dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of grief & loss on people's lives.
When you are close to a person with dementia, you may both go through feelings of grief & loss.
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.@JesusTrejo built a career doing stand-up comedy while caregiving for his parents. The comedian spoke to us about how laughter helped him through difficult moments and how being a young caregiver shaped him and his career. https://t.co/p9s4HPuoa3
The opportunities for digital convenience can cost us happiness by limiting our social interactions. Check out this article to learn more about the Digital Paradox and strategies for finding happiness in an increasingly digital world. #DigitalParadox
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In their new Forefront article, @rajahujaHQ and Diane Ty from @MIAging argue that CMS’s new GUIDE Model is a groundbreaking care model that takes a comprehensive and person-centered approach to dementia care. https://t.co/tYjJNuhtMn
This Friday, at 2pm PT/5pm ET, music publicist and #dementia advocate Mary Lou Falcone joins us to discuss love, loss, and her #LewyBody caregiving journey in "I Didn't See It Coming" 📚
RSVP to learn more about her memoir👇
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia brightens both lives. #AlzAuthors provides a guiding light with trusted resources. Illuminate your caregiving journey at https://t.co/CxpiNtB8H6. 💙✨ #Caregiving#DementiaSupport
There are 53 million #caregivers in America. Their stories are often unheard, their experiences isolating. Mrs. Carter was a champion for every single one of them. Today, we honor her memory and celebrate a life of service and compassion. #ThankYouMrsCarter
When Family Traditions End — and How to Start New Ones
There may be sadness at the loss of traditions, but it can also be an opportunity to find meaning in new experiences
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