By Becky Meisenheimer, CDP® CMDCP®, Dementia Education Coordinator As summer rolls in with its sunshine, longer days and barbeques, memories of pastime adventures like camping come to mind, and more importantly, the favorite campfire treat known as the s’more. Almost everyone has done a campout sometime in their life and made the unique camping dessert at least once or twice in their lifetime. In reflecting on those times and this delicious treat, it should inspire those of y
By Becky Meisenheimer, CDP® CMDCP®, Dementia Education Coordinator Many families find themselves in the situation of providing care for grandparents, parents, a spouse, and even a close friend. Often, these selfless individuals do this work as a “labor of love”, but we must recognize there are personal costs of caregiving. It is reported that about 24% of our fellow Montanans provide care for a family or friend, most often at no monetary compensation. Many people cut back on
