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9 Things to Know on the Journey of Dementia

Written by M. Estrade on 9th March 2020 Blog

1. Visit a Medical Professional Advice from your physician could help you face this challenge sooner and more effectively. They will also help eliminate potentially reversible causes of memory impairment, such as an infection, hypothyroidism, or other treatable conditions. Medicare covers visits for cognitive assessments. 2. Write Down Healthcare and Other Wishes Immediately Eventually, dementia robs us of the ability to communicate clearly or to communicate at all. Writing down wishes on decisions such as feeding tubes,

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Replay of February 26, 2020 YouTube Rosary

Written by M. Estrade on 1st March 2020 Blog

  SEEKING FEEDBACK…in this Rosary, (most of the time) I recited the first half of the Our Fathers and Hail Marys so that the listener could say the second half. Please let me know in the YouTube or blog comments what you think. I feel like it allows you to say the prayers as if we are in the same room and not talk over me, and it gives me a breather between prayers.

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Written by M. Estrade on 17th February 2020 Blog

It can feel challenging to surrender to the will of God; we would like to control every aspect of our lives, especially with of the uncertainty of dementia. Remember that surrendering does not mean that we stop doing the best that we can to care for ourselves and for our loved one. It’s hard work to balance life, to manage medications and appointments, organize legal and financial documents, and make so many phone calls. Keep your to-do list and at the same time trust that God will bring about the best result.

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Jo Huey’s 10 Absolutes for Communicating through Alzheimer’s

Written by M. Estrade on 10th February 2020 Blog

I am very fortunate to know Joey Huey, a long-time advocate, pioneer, and teacher of all things Alzheimers & Dementia. It’s likely that millions worldwide have seen and share her 10 Absolutes, with or without her name on them. Click on the link below for a PDF with more detail. At a recent presentation and book signing at Pauline Books in Metairie, LA, someone raised a question and I mentioned the 10 absolutes. Here they are!

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