As I reflect back on the many years dealing with the cognitive decline and significant dementia of my mother-in-law, there are those family members and friends who were truly there for me! You regularly kept in touch with me and wrapped me in your loving arms. You know who you are and I am so […]
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Taken from the National Institute of Health-National Institute on Aging Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease in most people. In people with early-onset Alzheimer’s, a genetic mutation is usually the cause. Late-onset Alzheimer’s arises from a complex series of brain changes that occur over decades. The causes probably include a combination of […]
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Taken from WebMD Mild Alzheimer’s The first stage usually lasts from 2 to 4 years. The symptoms include: Having less energy and drive to do things Less interest in work and social activities and spending more time just sitting, watching TV, or sleeping Loss of recent memories, like forgetting conversations and events that just happened […]
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Yesterday was my mother-in-law Esther’s funeral. It was a small intimate group including all of her children. The service was held in a little chapel on the grounds of the cemetery where she was buried. As the Rabbi concluded, sunshine came streaming in through the windows of the chapel. I believe it was a sign […]
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Esther Yalowitz moved to Seattle in September 2010. She moved away from her home in Greenbelt Maryland to be close to her family who wanted to help care for her as her dementia progressed. She first resided in assisted living at Faerland Terrace. On October 11, 2015, she moved to the Noagi Adult Family Home […]
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I started blogging this past Monday about the Seattle Seahawks exit from the playoffs. It was a sad day for all the 12s. The Wall Street Journal stated that “the Panthers rolled to a 31-0 first half lead against Seattle only to watch the Seahawks yank nearly all of it back. A blowout was whittled […]
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In my professional life, I have created and implemented thousands of Individualized Education Plans that targeted improving communication and social skills. In addition, my experience includes coordinating teams of early intervention professionals to develop goals and clear measurable objectives for other teams to use as a “blueprint” for accomplishing change. One of the ways […]
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Making resolutions for change at the beginning of a new year is a common practice. According to statistic brain the top ten New Year’s resolutions for 2015 were: Lose weight Get organized Spend less and save more Enjoy life to the fullest Stay fit and healthy Learn something exciting Quit smoking Help others in their […]
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A few years ago I completed training and was certified as a Wellness and Health Coach. During my coach training I had the opportunity to work on my own personal wellness foundation. A few areas of my life were negatively impacting my level of wellness. I made those areas a priority and took planned steps […]
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Yesterday the Seattle Seahawks were knocked down and out of the play offs. As the game against the Panthers progressed, the team continued to battle with the support of their coaches and the 12s. They played with pride and the belief they would get back into the game in order to make up the deficit. […]
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