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March, 2013
IN THIS ISSUE:
Featured Article- The Many Faces of Dementia A MUST READ!!! Share it!
My First National
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MY WATCHDOG 
Seniors and Anesthesia Before Surgery
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The Many Faces of Dementia
Last Friday I attended the Many Faces of Dementia at USC. I have been going to this for years and never contemplated the title until I sat down to write this newsletter.
For those of you who have never read my newsletter before, "WELCOME!" For those of you who have, and may have been in attendance at one of my seminars, you probably already know that Alzheimer's disease is Dementia.
Dementia is not Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is broad term that signifies a slow and progressive decline in cognitive function and which manifests itself in a wi
de variety of ways such as memory loss, loss of executive function (planning, organizing, managing time), delirium, etc. Alzheimer's disease is typically marked by memory loss.
Alzheimer's disease is the number one cause of dementia and for the most part, it is age related.
Dementia does not discriminate; hence the many faces title. Like in years past, this year there was a panel of ordinary citizens (although in one case not so ordinary as she won the silver medal in track and field in the 1984 Summer Olympics) who were in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's disease.
They were single and married, black and white, Christian and Jewish, young (48) and old. More than anything, they were brave to come and talk about their plight in front of 300 people.
While it was very sad, they all understood that by getting an early diagnosis they were given the gift of an opportunity to plan. Each one of them has put their legal affairs in order. Each one of them meticulously plans (with the help of their family caregivers) how they will meaningfully spend each moment of their day.
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My First National Partner! 
I want to tell you about and welcome CapTel captioned telephones as my first national partner. CapTel has sponsored every one of my Raising UP Your Parents seminars over the past four years.
CapTel is the leader in captioned telephones and a god send for people with hearing challenges. Talking on the telephone is no longer a drag, it is a pleasure!
CapTel is committed to help spread my message of compassion, education, and assistance across
America.
Thank you CapTel, for your unwavering support!
In April, I will be launching Susan's Picks on my website. These are companies that I know and trust. If you need the services of a dedicated professional, this is the place you can find them.
Look for my "Seal of Approval" that tells you that company has been approved as a Susan's Pick.
Please note: Because I am very selective, the list of companies is small. I will not put anyone up that I do not have confidence in recommending.
If you know of a company that you think is FIRST RATE, please let me know and I will check them out! They may qualify to become a Susan's Pick!
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MY WATCHDOG
Alerting you to the latest scams, elder abuse, and things that are just plain WRONG!
Seniors and Anesthesia Before Surgery More than 12 percent of the U.S. population is older than 65 - and more than half of those will undergo at least one surgical procedure as senior citizens. In the coming years, the number of retirees, as well as the number of them having surgery, is expected to grow substantially. Senior citizens face increased risks for complications during and after surgery. These may include postoperative delirium, a condition that causes some patients to become confused and disoriented for up to a week after surgery, and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), which is defined as having long-term problems with loss of memory, learning and the ability to concentrate.
Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
Don't be afraid to ask questions - At what point in the procedure will anesthesia be administered?
- What type of anesthesia will I receive?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with the type of anesthesia I will receive?
- How will the anesthesia be administered?
- When you administer the anesthesia, will it hurt?
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