Caregivers
The Forgotten Half: A Parkinson’s Symposium Presentation
Dr. Iyer and Robyn discuss the role of caregivers at the Parkinson’s Association annual symposium
Read MoreA Precarious Journey to Memory Care
Written by a caregiver who wished to remain anonymous.
Read MoreLove Lessons, in Their Own Words
We learn from our patients and caregivers every day in clinic, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. In preparation for my son’s upcoming wedding, I decided to tap into this…
Read MorePurging the Caregiver’s “House” in the New Year, Kondo-style
You may have heard about the new craze in home organization, developed by Marie Kondo, an organizing consultant and international best-selling author of “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up”. Her…
Read MoreNO TOMORROW
This poem was written in 2017 by Edmund Fitzgerald who was a caregiver for his wife Pat. The frightened look, the unformed words.Sadness in your eyes, a cry for help.Unable…
Read MoreA Change of Perspective
Written by Dr. Charles Edwards I recently read the book entitled Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, written by brothers Chip and Dan Heath. At first I…
Read MoreChanging for the Better
In the summer of 1993 my mother was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in within two weeks. Those days were filled with medical appointments, tests and hospital visits. My…
Read MoreA Gift Worth Giving
This holiday season give yourself the GIFT of making the most of celebrating with your loved one with dementia. G– Give your visitors the opportunity to spend time with your…
Read MoreThank you, Caregivers
Every November we celebrate Thanksgiving, but did you know it also happens to be National Caregivers’ Month? It could not be more fitting to celebrate both of these in the…
Read MoreLooking Beyond Retirement: Planning for the 4th Quarter
Many patients are faced with a challenging transition following retirement, and planning for this inevitable time in our lives is often overlooked. While most prepare financially for retirement, and many…
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