Diverse Alzheimers possibly stigma & stereotypes around PWD? Very frail older person is typical association.. Even if so, chair based #DiverseaAlz
Diverse Alzheimers Hello #DiverseaAlz chatters. A friend is someone who is always there for one - the old adage - a friend in need is a friend indeed. But the question also makes me ask - am I that kind of friend ?
The Crisis Facing Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Home Care for America’s Elderly Via Politico: politico.com/news/magazine/… #diverseaalz #caregivingseries
Diverse Alzheimers Q1, Glen Campbell- Alzheimer’s
Robin Williams- Lewy Body
Tony Bennett -Alzheimer’s
Peter Falk-Alzheimer’s
Sean Connery- Dementia
Joanne Woodward-Alzheimer’s
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Diverse Alzheimers Q6, if you really want to understand someone with Dementia or their caregivers, you really need to understand anticipatory grief. Both groups feel it and it’s hard to live with. #diverseaalz
Diverse Alzheimers Q9, I’d like to be able to speak about end of life, but you need the other person to be prepared to listen and engage. I’m sure deep inside us we feel it’s disrespectful in some way, to talk about your death when you’re still alive. #diverseaalz #oltdem
Asking if subject dance and dementia is neglected area or just out stepped by cousin music and dementia. #DiverseaAlz
#DiverseaAlz talking family caregiving and leading men 2morrow 8pm/GMT, 3pmET with author Norris L Roberts Jr. #families #dementia #culture