People use the words “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s Disease” all the time, but it’s not that simple.  Dementia is an umbrella term for many kinds of issue dealing with brain failure; Alzheimer’s is but one form of dementia.  Teepa Snow is a nationally acclaimed...

Humans like roadmaps to help prepare us for what may be up ahead.  Here is an article discussion the Alzheimer’s Association’s “staging system” for Alzheimer’s Disease. While everyone’s journey is unique, this may be a helpful guide for looking at the big picture. The...

Being a care partner can be very difficult and often their needs are forgotten in the whirlwind of caring for the person living with dementia.  We, as the “outsiders” in the journey, may also find ourselves wanting to help, but not sure how to in the best way. Here are some tips of do’s...

In case you missed last week’s post, this past February, I sat the Oregon Bar Exam and I am delighted to announce that I passed and will begin practicing law once again!  Effective May 22nd, I will become partners with Allen Drescher. Allen’s firm is one of the most respected firms in the Rogue...

I am so excited to announce that I passed the February 2017 Oregon State Bar and will be a licensed attorney in this great state by the end of May! Along with this announcement is that I will be law partners with Allen Drescher in Ashland! Being able to provide legal advice to my clients, and to be...

This is a very interesting study which I happened upon and so wanted to share with you!  It shows just how important our relationships with each other can be in our own success, happiness, and (yes!) long life! If you are caring for someone with dementia, it is important to remember that they can...