Category: Dementia

Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Caregiving, Lewy Body Dementia

Reclaiming romance in dementia caregiving

Jerry and Ellen Hauck have both experienced dementia caregiving, both volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, and both have learned to reclaim romance in their lives. Jerry has been both an education facilitator (5-6 years) and support group facilitator (8 years) and Ellen has been a support group facilitator for about 8 years too. Jerry is a former high school coach and Ellen is an author … Continue reading Reclaiming romance in dementia caregiving

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Caregiving, Dementia, Family Caregiving, Lewy Body Dementia

5 Ways Lewy Body Dementia is Different from Alzheimer’s

By Kathy Teyler Jarrett, Oregon LBD Support Group Facilitator LBD is not ALZ When I found my husband, Ben, at the back door—a pistol in one hand, phone in the other, describing to the cops the seven robbers who were getting ready to steal everything in our house—I knew we were in trouble. Not because there really were any robbers lurking. Because this was a … Continue reading 5 Ways Lewy Body Dementia is Different from Alzheimer’s

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