Ask Miriam – August 2022
Dear Miriam,
My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s along with various other chronic conditions such as extreme hearing loss and hemiparesis (weakness on one side of his body) from stroke. Since moving to assisted living, we are doing better. No more falls. More routine […]
Tips for traveling with someone with dementia
Because COVID-19 restrictions have eased, more people are traveling again. A trip can bring benefits for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and those caring for them. New activities, sights, and foods can be stimulating. A getaway can restore a sense of normalcy and […]
Ask Miriam – July 2022
Dear Miriam, I’m 59 years old and recently moved my mother into a nursing home. She has had Alzheimer’s disease for almost five years, and although I did the best I could to take care of her, I realized that it was no longer safe […]
California 2022-23 Budget
After weeks of negotiations, the California Legislature and Governor came to an agreement on the state’s 2022-23 budget. The original version of the budget (SB 154) included our ask of $20 million for an Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver education pilot. Unfortunately, the final version of […]
Ask Miriam – June 2022
Dear Miriam, I am 61 years old and take care of my older sister, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia a year ago. She never married or had any children. Growing up, it was just the two of us with Mom and Dad, who are […]
Celebrating Diversity: Pride Month 2022
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when we highlight the wide spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation in our community. For those who identify LGBTQI+, dealing with Alzheimer’s can have its own specific difficulties. Meet Michelle, […]