When you spend most of your time thinking about what other people need, it feels good to be a little selfish for an hour. – Ashley Campbell shares her thoughts on yoga for caregivers and a video of her father Glen trying it for himself …
Glen Campbell
Happy 34th Anniversary
How do you celebrate your 34th wedding anniversary with someone who has lost his memories to Alzheimer’s and by his own words says, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You”? Kim shares thoughts, memories and a letter from Glen.
Music’s Effect on Alzheimer’s
Dr. Connie Tomaino is a music therapist for individuals suffering from brain trauma or degenerative neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. In 1980, she became the full-time music therapist at the facility where Oliver Sacks’ “Awakenings” took place.
Music’s Effect on Alzheimer’s
Working as Glen Campbell’s neurologist has been a great privilege. I have always encouraged my patients with Alzheimer’s disease to avoid social withdrawal and remain engaged with family, friends, current events and various stimulating activities.
You Might As Well Smile
The grief, loneliness, worry, stress and fatigue can be overwhelming and absolutely devastating when losing a parent or spouse to dementia. If you’re not careful and self-aware, you can find yourself spiraling down into the dismal abyss of despair and depression. How do you keep this from happening? You have to take care of yourself…
Welcome Dr. Ronald Petersen
I greatly appreciate to the opportunity to contribute to Kim Campbell’s new website, CareLiving.org – a resource for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and other diseases. I can think of no one who is more qualified to discuss caregiver issues and emphasize the importance of the caregiver maintaining her or his own health than Kim. I was…
Today Is Mine
On Wednesday July 13, 2016, I had the privilege of speaking at the Ideagen UN Empowering Women and Girls 2030 Summit. We started our day by attending the Ideagen U Cross-Sector Innovation Fellows Program at the EU Delegation to the UN. I was in a large conference room with some of the most brilliant and…
Valentine’s Day
I spent Valentine’s Day with my sweetheart. We sat down at the table for lunch and Glen bowed his head to pray. Glen said, “Oh, thank you, thank you, Heavenly Father!” The dining room went silent. The care associates stopped what they were doing. Glen continued on, “Thank you, thank you!” We all joined in,…
Glen Campbell… I’ll Be Me Soundtrack
This wonderful project is very near to our hearts. Big Machine Label Group really believed that there needed to be a soundtrack for the documentary – and they were right! Why wouldn’t a soundtrack be released when the main subject is a world-class musician? The album features six songs by Glen including the Oscar-nominated and…