Worldwide, more than fifty-five million people are living with dementia. Alzheimer’s makes up 60% to 80% of those cases. Over 60% of those live in low to middle income countries, but it’s all too common […]
Meditation was a necessary addition to my lifestyle following my severe TBI. I started down this path after reading several studies that show a consistent meditation practice measurably increases neuroplasticity in our brains (1). At the […]
Even now, one of my greatest struggles is with chaos of any kind. Large crowds, too many people talking at once in a small space, too much happening within my field of vision, chaos in […]
My time as a caregiver came to an abrupt, but not unexpected, end late in the evening on July 18, 2020. I haven’t really posted on this aspect of my life for a while now, […]
Many scientific studies have shown clear links to brain injury and the development of dementia. The MIND diet is a way of eating intended to slow the decline of brain health as we age as […]
I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. It’s been a rough few weeks. Mom passed away Saturday before last. Each time I’ve tried to write, the words have been slow to come. I’ve […]
Dementia can proceed slow and steady, or it can often have steep inclines. I’ve recently learned that when we’re immersed in our environment day-in and day-out, we don’t always see the continued changes as clearly […]
Respite stays are a true blessing to caregivers, and can help to restore depleted energy, improve our attitudes, and enhance our ability to be the very best version of ourselves with our patient. As I […]
I finally called Hospice. My girlfriend and my cousin have both been gently urging me to do this for some time now. I’m not sure why the call was so hard for me to finally […]
My family has seen brain injuries in three generations. Interestingly enough, it’s been in reverse order. First was my son, then me, then my mother. I’ve learned much more than anyone (other than a doctor) […]
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