Caring for Aging People

I'm part of the sandwich generation. Taking care of my aging father and young son is a balancing act. buff.ly/48NNt9c

5 Ways to Support a Family Member Adjust to Living with Low Vision buff.ly/49lTfA0

Tallahassee's Alzheimer's Project hosts a day dedicated to helping caregivers buff.ly/3USO3zc

Myeloma Caregivers Share Advice and Experiences - HealthTree for Multiple Myeloma buff.ly/3USNe9A

On Her Mind: How does the "sandwich generation" juggle caring for their children and parents? buff.ly/4byjPYl

Weapon of the day: resolutions only work when they are tiny and few. Big changes rarely happen when they are orchestrated. Change comes by slowly making little changes. Be kind to yourself. #caregiverwarrior #caregiver #resolutions #mondaymotivation

A breakthrough discovery shows a potential cause of #Alzheimers disease interestingengineering.com/health/a-break… by @BrittneyMGrimes @IntEngineering via @Shi4Tech #dementia #science

Top early signs of #dementia parade.com/1315263/emilys… #Alzheimers

Please re-Tweet to help raise awareness that not all #dementia is #Alzheimers disease. There are 100+ different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's. Learn more: alz.co.uk/about-dementia (image via @WHO)

Please re-Tweet to spread enormous thanks to all who value #caregiving and #caregivers! #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote

Please re-Tweet to raise awareness: Is there any higher calling — or lonelier journey — than caring for a person living with #Alzheimers disease or another form of #dementia? #caregiving #EndAlz

Do you know a person who's caring for a loved one--or maybe someone about to enter the #caregiving arena--either way, my new book set, "Everything I Wish I Had Known: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's or Other Dementia" is a great resource. Perfect gift; available on Amazon

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Please re-Tweet if you agree: Surviving (and perhaps thriving) through the #caregiving experience depends on shedding shame and embracing #kindness not only for your loved one but for yourself. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!

Gorgeous portraits and 6 video interviews with older adults from WA illuminate their history and how it feels to age in Nov.–Dec. #GenerationsToday: bit.ly/3g9jpQh. #AgingWell

Please re-Tweet these #brain benefits of #exercise (image: @BelievePHQ) #fitness #mentalhealth #wellness

When caring for a person with #Alzheimers disease, it is important to serve them #healthy foods and give them choices about what to eat. Find more tips for healthy eating: go.nia.nih.gov/3VLDmMC