by DrMichelle | Ask Dr. B., Blog, Depression, Encouragement, Hope, Mental Health, relationships |
In my private practice, I evaluate and treat patients with a variety of conditions ranging from ADHD to depression to dementia, and I find that there are so many un-asked questions, primarily because until you’ve been through a situation, you don’t know what to ask. So I usually try to anticipate some of those questions ahead of time and answer them.
Dementia is a cruel disease that doesn’t just impact the one diagnosed—it impacts the whole family. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, caregivers are often filled with fear, concern, and dread. In today’s post, I’m continuing an interview with a caregiver whose wife was diagnosed with dementia, about the importance of respite care for both the dementia patient as well as the caregiver because support prevents burnout.
by DrMichelle | Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement, Hope, Mental Health, relationships |
In today’s post, I’m interviewing the husband caregiver of a wife with dementia. He shares about getting additional support.
by DrMichelle | Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement, Hope, relationships |
In today’s post, I’m interviewing the husband caregiver whose wife has dementia. He shares the most difficult aspect of dealing with his wife’s dementia.
by DrMichelle | Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement, Hope, Mental Health, relationships |
In today’s post, I’m interviewing the husband caregiver whose wife has dementia. He shares signs and symptoms that led them to seek medical attention.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
Special needs families could use a helping hand from a friend, church parishioner, or even a stranger who can give a tiny boost of hope when they need it most. Special needs families may battle anxiety, loneliness, stress and exhaustion. Jess Ronne of The Lucas Project shares 7 tangible ways you may consider lifting their burden just a bit to provide a tiny boost of hope.
