Ten Early Signs of Dementia

Calmer Waters, written by Barbra Cohn, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. After spending a decade caring for her husband who died from younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Barbra Cohn offers a spiritual and holistic guide to help caregivers feel happier and healthier, have more energy and time for themselves,…

It is estimated that 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In Henderson County, where 25% of the population is over the age of 65, it is estimated that 1 in 10 people in that age range are living with Alzheimer’s. And for many Alzheimer’s patients, there is one primary Caregiver. The Alzheimer’s Coalition of…

Boundless Grace, Devotions from a Care Giver’s Heart, written by Lois Carter, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Through caring for her aging mother, GG, Lois learned how God sees his loved ones, with compassion and tenderness. It wasn’t always easy, but she kept the faith because she…

The 36-Hour Day, written by Nancy L. Mace, MA & Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or…

Creating Moments of Joy, written by Jolene Brackey, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss,…