I see myself, along with my brother and father, as the carrier of my mother’s sacred legacy. I imagine myself tenderly fanning the embers, adding dry leaves and crumbled paper, creating a blaze with each memory. I realize I don’t ...
Read More »DQ on Go Healthy for Good
Last spring, I had the privilege of being a guest on the Hope Channel on their show Go Healthy for Good. It was a great opportunity to share a bit about the role of occupational therapy for people with dementia. ...
Read More »We’ve Got A Long Way To Go…
*** The other day, I was part of a training group of nearly 15 occupational therapists (and one speech therapist) who are passionate about working with people with dementia. We were being educated on an assessment tool that would help ...
Read More »10 Ways Living with Alzheimer’s Disease Is Like Training for a Marathon
I have been running for most of my adult life. For all the physical benefits that come with pounding the pavement several hours a week, I find that the ability to push beyond my perceived limits is the most valuable ...
Read More »Caregiver Tips- A Short Video
*** DQ shares a few tips about motor learning via repetition, visual attention, and accessing the brain throughout the course of the disease.
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