August 30th, 2020 is National Grief Awareness Day. All month I’ve been chatting about Grief, dementia, and caregiving (on social media). And the verdict is out: Grief is such a complicated, individual, and layered experience! But one thing is for sure, we ALL will experience grief in our life time. Even right now, during this…
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What is Dementia Friendly!? Let me spill the tea: Dementia Friendly is a global initiative aimed to change perspectives and attitudes towards dementia. This movement originated in Japan and has spread like wild-fire to the United Kingdom, Africa, Australia, and the United States. There are 5 key messages included in the Dementia Friends program:…
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One word to sum up this month’s events: EMOTIONAL. The lives of Black people are continuously taken at the hands of the very people who are sworn in to “serve & protect.” The police. As the nation grapples with the most recent heartbreaking death of Mr. George Floyd, we come together to unify our voices…
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November is National Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Do you ever feel overwhelmed from caregiving? Do you sometimes feel like you are running on empty? Dementia caregiving can be stressful and has a great impact on your overall health & well-being. This month, let’s remember to recognize the signs of caregiver stress. Common Signs of…
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Opening session starts at 9:00am. Grab your program schedule, name tag, and tote bag. Don’t forget to stop at the wellness vendor tables and snatch some goodies. Take your seat in the ballroom. Get ready to engage with over 400 hundred Black Mental Health Therapists and Clinicians on a two-day journey that will leave you…
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How many times have you said, I’m worried about my brain?! I know I have uttered these words more than a handful of times. Seeing this disease in my family, and up close and personal day in and day out, always gives me a bit of anxiety. Recently, Dr. Oz revealed his personal journey with…
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Every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia. THE WORLD. Take a moment to think about that.. Every 3 seconds someone’s brain is changed forever by dementia. To highlight these extreme numbers and increase awareness, September was deemed as World Alzheimer’s Month (WAM). According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, “The primary objective of World Alzheimer’s…
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Every month I have the honor and privilege to facilitate our local Alzheimer’s caregiver support group for African Americans. We worked hard to establish this group in the Charlotte region, after recognizing that not one single group existed focusing on the perspective of an African American. It baffled me to think that the minority group…
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Your mind and body are connected (they reside in the same temple for pete’s sake!) Research shows just how important it is to align your brain with your body in order to have higher cognitive functioning. This month, the Alzheimer’s Association is focusing on Healthy Brain Functioning with the Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month “ABAM”…
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“I feel like I’m running a race, and I can’t see the finish line.” – Caregiver. Can you imagine running a long distance race, and never seeing the end?! (I know I can’t, because running is not my favorite sport!) THIS is what caregiving can feel like for the caregiver who is doing it all…
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