Asking a question on behalf of a caregiver without internet or email access. Her friend / neighbor has been diagnosed with dementia. Based on the description it sounds like early stage and may still have capacity to make decisions. The care recipient originally, signed a POA that gave control of her finances to her sister. Based on the description of the friend, the sister has not done a good job providing support and access to funds. The client is interested in making a change to her POA. What is the process and requirements to make a change to a POA? Thanks!

Just following up on the discussion from the meeting. Here is the link from the Alz Association. https://www.medicalert.org/alzheimers-dementia For those that already have the bracelets, a couple questions: -How did your loved one react to wearing the bracelet? -If they resisted, how did you get them to agree? -Benefits of the medical alert bracelet vs alternative?

We discussed this app in our last session. It allows coordination of family and friends to help care for your loved one. https://www.ianacare.com/

What is the best way to introduce care to someone that may be resistant?

Hi Russell, Thanks for helping out here! For new family caregivers, what is the best way to approach family dynamics to avoid conflict in the future? 

The webinar will take place on April 2nd from 12 - 1 pm. You can login from your home. It will be about 30 minutes of presentation and 30 minutes of Q&A. If you have any additional questions you have not gotten answered you can submit them to me early and ill have Carol answer them. Submit any questions by responding to this post. You can register at the link below: https://www.upwardhealthcare.com/webinars

We have been talking about this event for the last several weeks. Here are the details below: March 29, 2019 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT, Located at Oblate School of Theology285 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216-6631. You can register on the website. https://www.alz.org/sanantonio Griswold Home Care will be a sponsor. Let the group know if you plan on being here.

Just a friendly reminder that Jefferson Outreach and UT Health are hosting a Memory Café tomorrow morning in our office building from 9-11am. Address: 2201 St. Cloud, San Antonio, TX 78228. For those unfamiliar with the memory cafes here is a brief description: A Memory Café is an inclusive space where people living with dementia and their family caregivers can relax, learn, be creative, and socialize with others. Join us for coffee, art, music, games, presentations, and more.

I stumbled upon this article today. Thought some of you may find it interesting. I know many of you found the Alzheimer's diagnosis processes very frustrating. https://www.studyfinds.org/eye-scan-may-detect-alzheimers-disease-earlier/ Also, How was last weeks session with Ginny?

I wanted to get feedback from the group. It seems many are struggling with ideas on activities to do with their loved one and that others like a caregiver or friend can do. I have brainstormed individually with some of the group but I wanted to keep a running thread where the group can share ideas with each other. Looking forward to hearing from the group.