By Debbie Lyn Toomey My first job was working at a local sub and pizza shop. It was great! I gained so much from that job that if I didn’t work there, I wouldn’t have had a Junior prom date, met my future husband, or learned how to make a killer sausage, pepper and...
By: The Coalition of NYS Alzheimer’s Association Chapters It might feel challenging to communicate with people at varying stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Keeping the following communication strategies in mind at any stage can help ease the task....
By: The Coalition of NYS Alzheimer’s Association Chapters Given that almost 400,000 people in New York State have Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important for to be aware of the disease’s warning signs. It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and...
There are three major factors to consider when you’re wondering if it’s time to seek other living solutions. 1. Safety 2. Ability 3. Engagement Safety: Primary issue – Does the person’s ability to judge risk and ability match previous skills & are you comfortable...
A trio of speakers held a panel to discuss and share the personal challenges they have faced being primary caregivers for their families. Together, Rachelle Smith, professor of English, Carol Russell, professor of Early Childhood Development, and Fletcher Russell,...
