By Wendy Schuman for Next Avenue Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. — “Taps”…
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When Your Parent Doesn’t Know He Has Dementia
By Emily Gurnon for Next Avenue Both of Kathy Kling’s parents, who are divorced, have Alzheimer’s. Kling recently talked with her mother, Karen Kelly, about her father’s disease. “Oh, I…
The Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed
By Kevyn Burger for Next Avenue Marriage problems take many couples by surprise. But Deborah Dolan was caught particularly unaware when her husband Todd began to distance himself from her.…
Americans with Alzheimer’s Now Number 5.7 Million
By Beth Baker for Next Avenue The estimated number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has risen to 5.7 million, from 5.5 million in 2017, according to a…
Love shared
“I’m sorry. There isn’t anything more we can do.” The hardest―most painful words you will ever hear. The doctors had left. The room was silent. Stunned. Heartbroken. Rick and his…
Tell Your Doctor What’s on Your Bucket List
By Grace Birnstengel for Next Avenue Your doctor can’t read your mind. A doctor assumes everyone wants to live and continue to live the best, healthiest, happiest life possible —…
5 Life Lessons From Stephen Hawking
By Bryce Kirchoff for Next Avenue As the passing of renowned physicist and public intellectual Stephen Hawking is met with grief and remembrance the world over, Next Avenue wanted to…
Are You Doing Doctor Appointments Right?
By Grace Birnstengel for Next Avenue Navigating the medical system can be a daunting process. It’s challenging enough to find any doctor with openings, let alone a good doctor. And…
The Power of Sharing Our Stories
By Reyna Marder Gentin for Next Avenue My friend runs an assisted living residence not far from where I live. When she called to say she had a mitzvah (a…
8 Ways to Preserve Your Family Memories
By Claire Zulkey for Next Avenue Does that box of unsorted family photos in your closet give you a gnawing feeling? Always wonder what you’re supposed to do with your…