Archive for March 2019

Family caregivers face a complicated mix of emotions while caring for parents and seniors loved ones – and the least useful of them all is guilt. In addition to taking away energy and time that you can’t afford, guilt can also keep you from making the best decision for your parents. In a lot of…

Last summer, Scott Walling was in excruciating pain, and he could barely walk. Today he’s pain-free and enjoying his favorite hobbies again, thanks to a new procedure offered by Mayo Clinic’s Department of Neurosurgery. One of Scott Walling’s favorite activities is trapshooting, especially because it’s a pastime he gets to share with his children —…

Are you aware of dementia stigma? To change attitudes around the disease, the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada recently initiated a nationwide campaign to showcase Canadians who live with dementia and face stigma. Learn more about the campaign and how to take steps towards reducing dementia stigma. Campaign Against Dementia Stigma If you don’t think people living…

Last Updated: March 1, 2019 More awareness has recently been given to reducing the stigma that surrounds Alzheimer’s — whether it is celebrities speaking from personal experiences with the disease or countries like Canada, campaigning against the shame and stigma associated with dementia. Learn more about Alzheimer’s stigma and four steps that you can take to reduce…

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