by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
The Brown County Dementia Friendly Community Coalition, with the financial support of the Forget Me Not Fund, has created a Dementia Resource Guide for people with dementia, caregivers, professionals, and the community to use when a diagnosis of dementia is given. The...
by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Scam
Face it: the holidays can be stressful and are quickly approaching. The invention of online shopping has gone a long way to making gift giving easier. Before your inbox fills with shipping confirmations, take a few moments to ensure you are searching and shopping...
by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog
By Guest Writer: CP Howes I spent a couple of years writing eBay descriptions for a non-profit organization. The organization depends on the donations of tangible goods to raise money. These items are sorted, cleaned, and sold. We send some to the retail stores and...
by smommaerts | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Wandering, repeating questions, becoming agitated, sundowning. Many people refer to these as “behaviors,” but they can better be referred to as “communications.” When trying to understand what the person with dementia is trying to communicate,...
by smommaerts | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
Have you noticed the many milk alternatives at the grocery store? Milk alternatives are great for people who are avoiding animal products or dairy, watching calories, or simply wanting to try something new. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to know which milk is best...
