Fading Memories

The other day my grandpa took everything out of the cabinet he isn't supposed to eat. A bunch of bread, crackers, and peanut butter. Then he saw some soup that caught his attention. He grabbed a plate and poured the soup on the plate.

Is there a connection between obesity and Alzheimer's?  There's been a lot of research lately on lifestyle choices and our risk of Alzheimer's. Seems like there may be a link

A fall is one of the top avoidable medical situations seniors may have. Falls that don't kill you can change your life forever. They are the leading cause of deaths related to injury for people age 65 and older.  With these numbers, senior fall prevention should be a priority for both seniors and for those with … Read More Read More

Becoming health care literate requires more than reading ability. People with limited health literacy often lack knowledge or have misinformation about their bodies and the causes of disease.

Managing your healthcare & treatment, and navigating a broken healthcare system is overwhelming. No matter how savvy and smart you are, it is easy to mishandle important aspects of care. Mismanagement can lead to disaster.

  This is a special episode of Fading Memories. It's actually the first one I ever recorded. There is a lot of audio of various interactions I had with Mom.  I started Fading Memories because I was desperate to find ways to make my visits with her more meaningful.  Hours of visits where she asks … Read More Read More

Do you care for your children and worry about your aging parents? Congratulations, you are a member of the “Sandwich Generation”. Not such a great place to be and probably not what you had planned. Caring for children and seniors is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. It can be a financial strain as well. Dealing … Read More Read More

  Art has been used for centuries to help people express what they cannot put into words. Increasingly art is used  to help people with Alzheimer’s disease. By encouraging participation in the creation process we may be able to unlock inner thoughts and feelings. Expressing what they're feeling may be easier on paper than verbally. … Read More Read More

Two Lap Books – A Great Way To Connect! Two-Lap Books are Read-Aloud Books for Memory-Challenged Adults,  People with Alzheimer's disease (and other forms of memory impairment) gradually lose their ability to initiate communication with others. Because of this Lydia designed these uniquely adapted books to “give voice” to them. By using the book's large, … Read More Read More

One of the biggest challenges to caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia is trying to figure out what's going on in their mind. They don't understand what's happening so they can't help us understand what they need. Not being able to communicate their needs causes fear or anxiety. Hopefully, … Read More Read More

  It's time for a move to an assisted living community, now what should you do with the family home?  Keep or sell, where do you even start? There are a few factors that will determine the answer and we discuss those on this episode. Good Reasons to Keep the House After a Move to … Read More Read More

The Family Home – What to do now? Part 2 Part 1 of this series is here. Seniors want to age in place, a completely understandable desire which makes it vitally important to do what we can to make their home safe & enjoyable.  There are many things to consider so starting sooner rather than … Read More Read More

This week I have a conversation with a professional cleaner and home organizer on how to start the process of getting the family home decluttered so our loved one can age in place safely. Facing a lifetime of memories in one household is overwhelming so Patty's tips should come in handy. Patty suggests that you … Read More Read More

  Dogs provide us with unconditional love and emotional support that we can't always get in a human.  My neighbor Bella is a therapy dog and she's one of the best dogs I've ever met.  On today's episode, Terry, Bella's human, and I talk about the benefits a therapy dog can bring to hospitalized people, … Read More Read More

In today’s episode I have a conversation with Pam about her journey with her Mom Marge.  Marge is my Mom's “next-door neighbor” and started her journey in a different way than my Mom. Pam talks about her Mom, their struggles, what it’s like now.  Marge does not have Alzheimer's, she has frontal temporal dementia that … Read More Read More

The original and ultimate meal delivery service, Meals on Wheels.  Their mission; support homebound elders to maintain their health and dignity. They serve seniors with chronic health conditions that prevent their preparing nutritious meals for themselves.  Lack of transportation is also an obstacle to providing for themselves.  By receiving meals seniors are helped to live independently … Read More Read More

According to the executive director of my Moms community, 70% of us will need some sort of living assistance at some point in our life. What should you consider when choosing to age-in-place versus an assisted living community?  This conversation should help answer many of the questions you face when deciding where to spend the … Read More Read More

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  Misty tales is an episode mostly about my Mom and her dog Misty. There are a lot of pros and cons to having a dog in a memory community. First, have a listen to this episode, there are quite a few funny stories. If you are still considering a dog after what you hear, … Read More Read More

This Is Your Brain On Nutrition – Brain Health Discussed On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy about brain nutrition. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance.  Matt works with senior based organizational and executive directors to develop active aging programs that symmetrically … Read More Read More