Being Truthful with an Alzheimer’s Patient
Dear Maryellen… How truthful should we be with someone who has dementia or any form of Alzheimer’s Disease? Dear Uyla, Changes in memory are part of the aging process. It is when it interferes with...
View ArticleCreating an Inviting Sleep Environment
Dear Maryellen… It takes a very special person to care or assist someone that is forgetful or has dementia. What do you do when a resident is up all night? The practice here is let them be, but from...
View ArticleIs Alzheimer’s Disease Hereditary?
Dear Maryellen… My mother is in her mid-eighties and has been getting progressively more forgetful, but my father and mother just won’t admit it. My mother is currently going through some diagnostic...
View ArticleBenefits of Creative Activities for Senior Citizens
Engaging in creative activity is extremely beneficial for people of all ages, not just the young. Research shows both the acts of creative expression and social interaction are vital to the mental and...
View ArticleResources To Care For Your Senior From A Distance
Dear Maryellen… My father lives in Boca Raton, Florida and was recently ill. Until now, he has been in pretty good shape for his 85 years. He is living with a few chronic ailments, such as Diabetes and...
View ArticleTalking to Your Senior Loved One about Assisted Living
Dear Readers, Suggesting Assisted Living to your senior loved one can be very difficult. Perhaps you’ve been avoiding the conversation. The Bristal’s TheTalk covers questions and concerns that your...
View ArticleTestimonial from Family Member
Dear Bloggers, I’d like to share a letter I recently received from a family member. Warmest Regards, Maryellen Dear Ms. Mckeon… This letter is a bit overdue but hopefully will reach the right desk...
View ArticleTips to Make Family Gatherings Less Stressful for Your Senior
Dear Readers, The holiday season is a time for families and friends to get together and enjoy each other’s company. However, for some senior citizens holiday gathering can be stressful, confusing and...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials
Dear Maryellen… I was reading the newspaper this past weekend and came across an article about a new drug targeting the Tau protein which causes Alzheimer’s. It seems exciting that there could be a...
View ArticleConcerned About My Dad Driving
Dear Maryellen… I’m very concerned about my 85 year old father. He’s starting to show early signs of dementia and still drives. He enjoys getting out of the house and running errands but he insists on...
View ArticlePet Companions
Dear Bloggers, Often times, seniors become depressed when facing a major change in life, the loss of a loved one or the physical changes that come with aging. Bringing a furry friend into the home...
View ArticlePlanning Activities for the Senior with Alzheimer’s
Dear Bloggers, Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging & overwhelming. Like most things in life, the more informed and prepared you are, the better you can navigate the tough road...
View ArticleAnswers About Alzheimer’s
Dear Reader… For this brief entry I’ve put off answering questions once again to get out some great information I’ve just come across. It addresses one of the most popular topics that are frequently...
View ArticleDementia and Your Family
Dear Maryellen… My mom has been showing signs of dementia recently. I’m worried that she won’t be as involved with her grandchildren the more her condition progresses. Do you have any thoughts? – Sara,...
View ArticleEarly Alzheimer Symptoms
Dear Readers, Here’s another impromptu entry regarding a great new Web site I came across on Alzheimer’s disease that takes the issue to a whole new perspective: early-stage diagnosis. It’s called...
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