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Alzheimer’s in Men: What You Need to Know

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a global effort to promote education regarding neurological conditions for doctors, patients, and caregivers alike. Together, we can provide support for those who live with this disease and their dedicated caregivers.   History Much of what we know historically about Alzheimer’s Disease comes from research done primarily… Continue reading Alzheimer’s in Men: What You Need to Know

Emily Pierce
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Alzheimer’s in Women: What You Need to Know

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a global effort to promote education regarding neurological conditions for doctors, patients, and caregivers alike. Together, we can provide support for those who live with this disease and their dedicated caregivers.   History Alzheimer’s is complicated. There’s a lot we don’t know despite over a century of… Continue reading Alzheimer’s in Women: What You Need to Know

Emily Pierce
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ADHD in Adulthood: More Than Just Missing Your Keys

ADHD doesn’t end when a person leaves his childhood. Many adults, like myself, are undiagnosed because there was limited awareness back in our time. Instead, we were labeled as forgetful, a space cadet, or quirky. Many adults continue to live with ADHD into their young adulthood and adulthood. Navigating personal and professional lives becomes tricky… Continue reading ADHD in Adulthood: More Than Just Missing Your Keys

Dr. Liz Matheis
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When to Seek Mental Health Support: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, it’s natural to focus your energy on your child’s growth, development, and overall well-being. But when your child has learning differences, ADHD, anxiety, or other challenges, your role becomes even more demanding. You may begin to notice shifts in your child’s behavior, mood, or ability to function, and wonder if it’s time… Continue reading When to Seek Mental Health Support: A Guide for Parents

Dr. Liz Matheis

Paying Tribute to America’s Older Generation

This month, we recognize and salute the contributions older Americans make in our communities. Their life experiences and persistent dedication to sharing their knowledge continue to impact our nation in meaningful and profound ways. The Administration for Community Living has announced this year’s Older Americans Month theme, Flip the Script on Aging, highlighting the need… Continue reading Paying Tribute to America’s Older Generation

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How Adult ADHD Impacts Life: From Everyday Struggles to Strengths

When ADHD makes its way into adulthood, it can impact areas of life such as work, living independently, self-care, and relationships. It can feel like a constant juggling act where most of the balls are falling on the ground on a regular basis. Let’s remember that those life skills, aka, executive life skills, are not… Continue reading How Adult ADHD Impacts Life: From Everyday Struggles to Strengths

Dr. Liz Matheis
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Prioritizing Safety in Your Home

June is National Home Safety Month. This year, we are sharing advice for aging at home. Read the original article here. Download our free “Strategies for Aging Safely at Home” booklet: Download Your Copy Benefits of Aging at Home Nearly 90% of seniors prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. Aging in place… Continue reading Prioritizing Safety in Your Home

Paige Oyaga
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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Santos C.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Santos C. from California. The thing that has motivated me the most, is being a caregiver for my wife Jovita and not faltering despite the difficulties that this implies while summing my own multiple medical problems. I am able to do this by recalling the amazing and grand wife and mother that… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Santos C.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Tracy D.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Tracy D. from Texas. It was 1973. I was a rinkrat and Donna would go roller skating every once in a while. I could skate backwards faster than most could skate forwards. She had a cute wiggle as she propelled herself with one foot. She was always with her best friend, but… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Tracy D.

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22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Jameelah M.

Congratulations to Runner-Up Jameelah M. from California. I am the caregiver for my 81-year-old mother for the past 7 years. She is diagnosed with Dementia and several other diagnoses such as Lymphoma, Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation, complete incontinence and more. I am passionate about caring for her because she is my mother, but also because I… Continue reading 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-Up – Jameelah M.

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