PUZZLES AND GAMES – WHY??
Puzzles for Brain Health We all know regular exercise is beneficial for overall health and living longer. Did you also […]
Understanding the diagnosis Wheels Story Part 3
After diagnosis Wheels began Speech Therapy at a branch of the State University located in our city. Our first appointments
FINDING THE DIAGNOSIS PART 2
Following the Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I typed “brain disease” into the computer, rejecting all the Alzheimer’s answers because they did not
Finding the diagnosis Part 1
When Wheels was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia due to Frontal Temporal Degeneration, all the information I could find fit
Protect Your Own Wellbeing
Protect Your Own Wellbeing When every day revolves around caregiving, it’s easy to forget your own identity outside that role.
Solutions for mealtime problems
Tools to aid in eating Sometimes injury or disease can have a negative impact on the way we eat. This
Men are Caregivers, too!
Who are the caregivers? Justin has been experimenting with AI recently. Notebook LM will let him choose what resources
Quick tip: Photos and videos so you are able to track change
Everything changes with time. Some physical changes are so gradual and so small that you never notice them happen. If
Dealing with Caregiver Emotions
Emotional Wellness: Dealing with Caregiver Emotions Many caregivers try to ignore emotions. . . pretend we are okay. Think we
Quick tips for time spent in waiting rooms
When we were taking care of Wheels, we spent a lot of time waiting at therapy appointments – speech,