celebrate all who plant seeds of #kindness to make the world more beautiful for people living with #Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia.
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Exceptional #caregiving isn't just about the tasks, it also is about the #kindness.
As carers, we don't need anyone imposing their judgment on us. We welcome those who offer #empathy and tangible support.
#Caregiving depends on continually developing your ability to compassionately observe, listen, empathize, evaluate, innovate, communicate and support.
As family caregivers, we don't have to put on a brave face, shouldn't, and often can't.
Whether we have chosen to give care or the responsibility was thrust upon us, its demands may feel just a bit less overwhelming if we are able to infuse our support with hope, compassion, patience, and love.
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Authorities are awaiting necropsy results to determine how the couple’s kelpie mix died. Starvation could have been a cause of death but ofcls are still unsure, Phipps said, noting that dogs do not get sick from hantavirus. Zinna underwent a procedure on Feb 9, which could explain why the dog was in a crate…. The couple’s other 2 dogs were found alive & had been able to go in & out of the house through an open door, authorities said.
#GeneHackman #alzheimers #ElderCare
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/08/us/gene-hackman-wife-death-investigation/index.html
CNN · Gene Hackman’s wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hantavirus and days later, he was gone
Gene Hackman’s cause of death revealed to be heart disease with his Alzheimer’s listed as a contributing factor. .
His wife (and caregiver) Betsy Arakawa, died of hantavirus a week prior. It’s a rare airborne illness spread through rodent feces.
Hackman was alone in the house for a week with his wife’s dead body.
We may never know exactly what happened in the days leading up to her death, but this is an important reminder that caregivers often need care themselves
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is more than a full time job, and it’s possible she didn’t get the timely medical care she needed because she was putting his needs before her own
Caregivers deserve to be recognized and supported, and they should always have respite care available
If you know someone providing full time care, reach out to them. Ask them how they’re doing or if you can support them in any way.
Even giving them an hour of rest and recovery can make a world of difference
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gene-hackman-death-update-1.7478165
CBCGene Hackman and his wife died a week apart from separate causes, officials say | CBC NewsAuthorities are revealing more information about an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered last month at their home in New Mexico.
So #genehackman and his wife died of natural causes. He had #alzheimers undiagnosed I guess and she died first and he probably didn’t notice.
So folks, yes he did have kids, 3 with his first wife. No it seems they did do any checks on him to make sure he was ok and obviously they weren’t being supported.
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My grandfather was a doctor & my grandmother was a nurse, so perhaps there was a false sense of security in that knowledge. Bottom line, memory affecting disease can seriously impact survival.
#BREAKING - Causes of death for both #GeneHackman and #BetsyArakawa revealed...
65yo Arakawa likely died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome on Feb.11th, several days before 95yo Hackman died of cardiac disease & #Alzheimers. The open bottle of pills found near her body were for Thyroid disease, & not associated with her death.
No cause of death has yet been released for the dead dog, and the surviving two dogs have been placed with friends.
This is weird, until you learn Hackman had #Alzheimers.
Authorities revealed actor #GeneHackman died of heart disease & showed severe signs of Alzheimers a full week after his wife died of hantavirus.
Arakawa, 65, was found w/an open prescription bottle & pills scattered on the bathroom counter. Authorities linked her death to #hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
Hackman, 95, was found in the mudroom. His death was tied to heart disease w/Alzheimer’s disease contributing.
AP News · Gene Hackman: Authorities set to reveal more information on actor's mysterious death
For all who have given care and known the life-altering grief, pain, and uncertainty of loss.
Good friends cannot restore memories stolen by #dementia, but they can help find #happiness, hope and courage.
Mechanic Did a new Alzheimer's drug keep this patient's brain healthier for longer?
New drugs Leqembi and Kisunla may have a modest benefit, don't cure #Alzheimer's, have a host of side effects (including brain bleeds), are troublesome to use (require IV infusion or injection) and multiple brain scans and cost 10's of thousands to administer.
"I think it helped," says her husband, Ken Bell. "But I'm not sure."
That sort of uncertainty is common when it comes to #Leqembi and #Kisunla…
Both drugs clear the brain of a substance called beta-#amyloid, which forms the sticky plaques associated with #Alzheimers.
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@glynmoody 
These are very exciting findings from #brainhealth & #Alzheimers research!
#MustShare
"This research suggests that metabolic intervention – whether through dietary approaches like ketogenic diets or supplements—might be most effective when started in one’s 40s, well before #cognitive symptoms appear.. From a #publichealth standpoint, these findings could inform new screening guidelines and preventive approaches"
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@cindyweinstein +1
Not only that, it's been mentioned that there are many in DC circles who suspect that the orange turd felon #tRump had exhibited signs of #dementia thus he may in the future actually become a beneficiary of these lifesaving #Alzheimers research.
Likewise inert #Biden on the side of the brain dead #demoncrats... 
In the fleeting moments when we carers can compartmentalize exhaustion, self-doubt, guilt, anxiety, and more, perhaps we can take comfort in knowing we are doing the best we are able not only to give care but also to give #kindness and love.
