by Bonnie Burman | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last month, Pete, a dedicated caregiver for his wife of 55 years, who I thought I knew pretty well, uttered the two words that have always given me pause. When I asked him how he was doing he replied with confidence and without hesitation, “I’m fine!” When I followed...
by Bonnie Burman | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Bonnie Burman Who’s your Patty? I remember the first holiday season after my mother’s dementia diagnosis and her move into the nursing home so clearly, even though it was almost 20 years ago. That December, though we arrived together as a family to visit her from...
by Bonnie Burman | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
It should come as no surprise to any of you that I simply LOVE children’s books. One of my new favorites is What Do You Do with an Idea? Written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom, the book tells the story of a little boy and how he struggles with an...
by Bonnie Burman | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Bonnie Burman, The Ohio Council for Cognitive Healthand Jennifer Brush, The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health and Brush Development All of us have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, both professionally and personally. The presence of the virus has also created...
by Bonnie Burman | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are keeping our distance from each other in order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, but that means that care partners and people living with dementia are more isolated than ever. How can you help? Here are 10 tips that will support a person with dementia or...
by Bonnie Burman | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is your Super Why? …and how you can find it through Dementia Friends Ohio? By Bonnie Burman I have recently started working out (semi)regularly at our local fitness center. The other day, Grant, the person who has been helping me establish my exercise...
