Coping with Dementia: Dementia and the Twin Tsunamis
It is estimated that seven million Americans 65 and older currently have some form of dementia. This population is expected to grow to nine million… Read More
Health & Wellness
Attend an Orange Belt Trail Planning Meeting
Pasco County is conducting a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study and Trail Segmentation Plan for the Orange Belt Trail (OBT). The OBT is… Read More
Get Picking Blueberries at the Farm for Fun and Health in 2023
Walking into the field, with its long, straight rows of three- to four-foot-tall blueberry bushes laden with fruit is a spiritual experience for me. Right… Read More
Health Officials Caution About Blue-Green Algae Bloom
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County is cautioning the public of the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in Lake Tsala Apopka. Blooms… Read More
Coping with Dementia: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dementia
“PTSD” means “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” It is not a disease; it is a syndrome, a collection of symptoms and behaviors that can emerge after… Read More
Coping with Dementia: No Time for a Sabbatical
Seven years ago, the local newspaper asked if we might submit a monthly column about Alzheimer’s and dementia. We were thrilled and honored to be… Read More
Coping with Dementia: Why do we say ‘Care Partner’?
A person who provides care for another is called a “care provider” or a “care giver.” Not much reason for explanation. It’s just straight-forward, everyday… Read More
Coping with Dementia: The good will of Dementia
We have just finished our annual fund-raising walk for Dementia Education, Inc., a Citrus County-based nonprofit that supports families living with dementia. As always, I… Read More
Coping with Dementia: Alcohol Use
In tackling the topic of alcohol use and dementia, I am going to begin with a “myth-buster” statement based on the landmark study conducted in… Read More
Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s Returns October 15 with Historic and Nature Walks
Citrus County’s Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s is coming up in Floral City on October 15. The event, which is in its sixth year, raises funds… Read More
Coping with Dementia: Put Trust before the Task
Undoubtedly, the most difficult kind of senior care is when our loved one is living with dementia. Changes in the brain that destroy their physical… Read More
The Public is Invited to Hernando County’s First “Awaken Florida Festival”
The public is asked to save these dates – beginning November 5 8:30 am through November 6 at 6:15 pm. The Public is Invited… Read More