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What are tips for getting your parents to see a doctor for memory loss?
Yes, we are talking about your stubborn, defiant, annoying, frustrating, acting like a moody 13-year-old girl and driving me to drink parents - GRRRRR! What do we do when our parents do not go to a neurologist to test for dementia because they think nothing is wrong?...
Who Is Probably Genetic?
Probably Genetic is a group of patients, geneticists, and engineers that seek to make genetic testing more accessible to rare disease patients. Their team partners with patient advocacy groups and biotech companies to launch no-cost genetic testing programs because...
What To Do While We Wait For A Doctor?
Safety, Safety, Safety. There is always a time gap between when you start to realize brain changes in your loved one and the time you see the doctor and possibly get a diagnosis. However, you need to realize that even with a diagnosis, things may not change...
5 Tips For Beginner Caregivers
Take a deep breath - you can do this. We remember when the diagnosis first came through for our parents. We had all the same emotions of shock, anger, sadness, relief to have an answer, and then a feeling of being extremely overwhelmed. We are here to tell you two...
The Art of Redirection!
Learning how to redirect when conversations or situations are starting to take a turn for the worst can be an invaluable tool for caregivers of dementia or Alzheimer's individuals. Read on to learn how to add this to your toolbox. Redirection What does redirection...
Parenting Our Parents
Parents. My parents, your parents, all our parents are getting older and it is a challenging time for sure. In many cases, it really sucks. When did this happen and why did no one warn me about this? I read books and more books about breastfeeding, tummy time, and...