Author: Bonnie Loewy

(CNN)US Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock on Friday requested an investigation by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General into the controversial approval of the Alzheimer’s disease drug Aduhelm. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/09/health/aduhelm-fda-requests-inspection/index.html

Exactly the way they help our children. By treating vulnerable people with deep respect and honoring their needs, we can develop trust and transcend the power struggles that are often part of caregiving. Even the materials used in the Montessori approach can be wonderful with older adults. For example, one…

As of this fall, Shine Your Light has begun to serve San Diego, California, and surrounding communities. We are excitedly looking forward to helping families and facilities in the area provide the best possible care for seniors!

Join me and a panel of very knowledgeable and insightful participants Thursday, April 12 for Pima Council on Aging’s COSCO presentation. We will be speaking about how relationships among family and caregivers can change when a loved one begins to need help. 1-3pm, Tucson Medical Center Senior Services, El Dorado…

I am excited to be speaking at Encore Senior Village in February as part of their Lunch & Learn series. A light lunch and respite care will be provided free of charge. I’ll be talking about how to provide, not just adequate, but awesome care for memory-challenged seniors while still keeping your…

The November issue of Tucson Lifestyle covers the story of Shine Your Light in its article about the lives of seniors with dementia.

Shine Your Light will be one of over 50 businesses and services gathered in one location to provide you the latest information for your retirement. Fountain of Life Ministries is hosting the fair Sunday, July 24 from 9 am to 1 pm in their air-conditioned Family Life Center, 710 S. Kolb between…

Families of patients newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease suddenly confront difficult decisions and don’t know where to turn for help.

The National Council Of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Course was held in Tucson June 27, 2011. Cindy Keith, RN, BS, CDP, of M.I.N.D. in Memory Care instructed several participants, myself included, in this wonderful class. We achieved insights into ways of effectively understanding the perspective of someone with…