by Elaine Poker-Yount | Aug 9, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Dementia, Published
No one gets a ‘how-to’ handbook when the doctor shares that you’re now living with dementia. Wham! “See you in 6 months/next year!” Really? Yup. If you’re part of the Banner or Barrows network, you do get extensive information and...
by Rose Saunders, RN | Oct 8, 2020 | Dementia
Sundowning, sometimes referred to as ‘late-day confusion,’ is a symptom that studies show effects 20 percent of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Most often this occurs between late afternoon and early evening as daylight adjusts to darkness...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Sep 18, 2020 | Dementia
Step One – Getting Our Head in the Game By Elaine Poker-Yount, Conference Director and Aging & Dementia Care Specialist Reach her at 480-203-8548 or elaine@successfulagingaz.com When asked, “What should I know now that my spouse/my Mom/my Dad has been...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Aug 14, 2019 | Arizona Republic, Dementia, Published
This is a common topic of discussion in my world. Families begin to feel isolated as their friends slowly disappear from their social circle. Friends don’t know what to do or say as they watch a beloved companion change. For starters, decide who you...
