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When the Car Keys Are the Last Means to Independence
Kathryn Kilpatrick - Geriatric Speech and Language Pathologist
Several years ago my 78 year-old mother had a serious fall and lost the sight in her left eye. It was a difficult adjustment but she temporarily gave up driving, relying on family and local transportation. I suggested that she undergo a driving assessment which included both on the road and a simulated reaction time evaluation. At that time she had a hearing loss but no apparent cognitive deficits, so I did not feel that a cognition test was indicated. She passed them both, although the gentleman who took her on the highway said she was a little slow but compensated well for the blind left eye.
Senate Hears Alzheimer's Case
(Source: Ageless Design) - On Wednesday, May 14, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to examine the tremendous burden Alzheimer's poses, not only to the estimated 5.2 million Americans with the disease and their 10 million caregivers, but also to the healthcare system, business and the larger society.
Bathing Sparky
…a dog provides creative solutions for bathing a person with dementia.
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