We spoke with Kristen Cusato, Director of Communications for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, about upcoming events, volunteerism, getting help and of course the walks.
We spoke with Kristen Cusato, Director of Communications for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, about upcoming events, volunteerism, getting help and of course the walks.
A new documentary series looks at medical aid in dying through the eyes of terminally ill people advocating for a peaceful passing on their own terms. The show "Take Me Out Feet First" just debuted on Amazon Prime. In the first episode, Director Serene Meshel-Dillman follows her mother s journey - and then her father s, five years later - as they chose to pass away at home in the Bay Area, surrounded by friends and family. .
This Memorial Day, Connecticut health experts are guiding caregivers on how to keep people with Alzheimer s safe. People with the various forms of dementia cannot always voice their needs, so caregivers have to be mindful. Kristen Cusato, director of communications for the Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer s Association, noted planning ahead reduces injury risk and helps a person with dementia feel more relaxed. .
In addition to honoring fallen service members, Memorial Day has come to be known as the unofficial start of summer, which can mean lots of ice cream, unless extreme temperatures cause people to forgo the treat. Ice cream consumption is down, with some theorizing hotter temperatures due to climate change prompt more people to choose a cold drink over ice cream. Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition and food studies at New York University, said when people buy just a pint rather than a quart or more, cost is another big factor. .