“When we try to attend Church, it seems something ALWAYS goes wrong!” When caring for someone with dementia, isolation develops as an increasing challenge for family caregivers. Many caregivers feel cut off from places of comfort and community, such as attending...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.Greg Tornquist and his son, Aaron (39) joined me in the studio for a special show discussing Down Syndrome. Aaron shares his journey in obtaining employment, become an aspiring Elvis Tribute Artist, Special Olympics, and many...
“If there’s anything worse than Alzheimer’s, it’s ignorance of the disease.” — Marty Schreiber Alzheimer’s disease creeps slowly into a person’s life but never retreats. Eventually, the individual’s memory fails in too many important areas, and someone must keep...
“We caregivers tend to hurl ourselves recklessly at caring for a vulnerable loved one—and assume the entire burden of their well-being on our shoulders alone.” Even as I wrote that statement, I had to let it sink into my own heart. This isn’t theory to...
After Glen Campbell’s final bow, his wife, Kim, stands at the microphone to strengthen her fellow caregivers. The voice and guitar that touched millions with such hits as Southern Nights, Wichita Lineman, and Rhinestone Cowboy—has left the stage. In his place...
Leeza Gibbons, (Entertainment Tonight, The Celebrity Apprentice Winner-2015, NY Times best-selling author, Speaker …and caregiver) called my show for family caregivers to share her insights learned as a caregiver —and to encourage fellow caregivers. Watch the...
Constant Companion provides the feeling and reality of security at home. With a simple voice command, they’ll quickly be connected to our Response Center for assistance.
No other medical alert system can give your loved one this level of freedom.
