by Julie Katz | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the Israeli comedy/drama Shtisel, the matriarch has fallen down a flight of stairs and is in a coma. Both sons rush to her bedside. One son lives near her in Israel and does everything for her, and the other has lived in Belgium for over a decade and has not seen... by Julie Katz | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
No other disease is really like Alzheimer’s. Someone with cancer or heart disease keeps their personality and their intellect until the end of their lives or almost the end. This is not true with Alzheimer’s Disease. The Long Goodbye Alzheimer’s robs... by Julie Katz | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Yes hello.” “I can barely hear what you are saying.” “Who did you say you are again?” “My name? June J-U-N-E. My last name is ..” That is when I sprung up and screamed, “Hang up, its a scam.” This has... by Julie Katz | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Back in “The Day” it was seen as a sign of strength to get just a few hours of sleep and power through the day like a champion. Now, scientists realize that little sleep not only effects short-term performance but long-term health as well. In addition,... by Julie Katz | Mar 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it is time to have a difficult conversation with the older adult in your life, how you approach the conversation may dictate the outcome. If you use the ABCDE approach, you are more likely to have a productive conversation that leaves everyone satisfied and... by Julie Katz | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
A relative recently told me that her mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. I asked what medicine she was put on by her doctor and I was told none. The doctor doesn’t believe the medicines to control Alzheimer’s symptoms are... 
