Tag: Alzheimer’s

SAILING THE CAREGIVING SEAS: How Archetypes Help Chart the Course

We daughters and sons of elders sometimes find ourselves navigating rough, and even treacherous, seas. We might even experience a bit of seasickness when tacking from “family mediator” to “financial advisor.” And with the ever-changing winds, we might unexpectedly find ourselves sailing in the direction of “case manager” and “health advocate” one day, and the next, being called to take on the role of “legal advocate.” Each turn of the…

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IMAGININGS OF A ROBIN HOOD GERONTOLOGIST

Its four years to the day since I started working with a client who is dear to my heart.  About 3 years ago I asked one of his friends who is his primary caregiver to write a testimonial about my services.  I’ve never used these kind words but re-read them on this 4th anniversary and think it’s time.  A great lead-in to the theme of this month’s blog. Thanks Eric….

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WOMEN AND DEMENTIA

I’ve been doing a bit of research lately on women and dementia.  Self-serving to some extent, I have to admit.  The curse of being a gerontologist is that as I get older, I start imagining I’m developing signs and symptoms of every mental and physical issue I see working with elders and their caregivers!   One big question that I’ve been talking to friends in my age-range about is that…

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