by Susan Ryan | Apr 7, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, Interviews
I recently spoke with Lori La Bey on her talk radio show, Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio. Lori is the Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and a passionate Alzheimer’s advocate who continuously searches for ways to shift our dementia care culture from crisis to comfort. Lori has...
by Susan Ryan | Jul 2, 2019 | Dementia
I was talking with someone recently about the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Her father is in memory care with a type of Dementia. As we shared our plans, I began explaining the variety of fun things I had planned for Jack for the holiday celebration. She...
by Susan Ryan | Jun 24, 2019 | Dementia
Who is a C.A.R.E. prodigy and why do we want to be one? We are C.A.R.E. prodigies when we have learned our uniquely greatest talents and abilities (the definition of prodigy). We use them to live with confidence and clarity. We use them to positively manage the care...
by Susan Ryan | Mar 5, 2019 | Dementia
When Jack was diagnosed, the label “care receiver” was immediately given to him, and the label “caregiver” was immediately given to me. For as long as I can remember, I have sought to care for others in ways I can and I get a great sense of well-being from being...