Ron Kauffman

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About

Ron Kauffman is a Geriatric Care Consultant & Planner. He is also a certified senior advisor (CSA) with more than 40 years of business experience that includes a decade of work assisting boomers and seniors with issues of aging. In 2005, he was selected to attend the White House Conference on Aging. In 2006, he was granted the Positive Images of Aging Award by the eight-state Southeastern Associations of Area Agencies on Aging. He is the author of the book, "Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease," that he wrote when he became a caregiver for his mother who has Alzheimer's disease.

For more than five years, Kauffman hosted and produced a live talk radio program that addressed health, wealth, and lifestyle issues facing boomers and seniors. In 2007, he was named a fellow by the National Press Foundation for his work in broadcast journalism. He is a syndicated newspaper columnist and contributing expert to several magazines dealing with issues of aging, caregiving and Alzheimer's disease.

Kauffman is president of Resources for Successful Aging, a Geriatric Consulting & Planning company that helps families facing Alzheimer's disease and other caregiving challenges by offering situational assessments, care plans, advance directive reviews, and reliable expert referrals. He and his wife, Lisa, who is also in private practice as a geriatric care manager, live in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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  1. Monday February 06, 2012

    1. Can you recommend a website for answers in dealing with nursing homes?

      Answer - I'm sorry you're facing such a daunting situation. I wish I could provide a specific answer for you, but there are some factors that were not included in your query that would provide more input and allow me to give you a more complete answer...

  2. Tuesday January 17, 2012

    1. Can we get in-home help throughout the day for my Dad who has Alzheimer's?

      Answer - Dear Alzheimer’s Family Member:

  3. Tuesday October 25, 2011

    1. Is scratching a symptom of Alzheimer's?

      Answer - Dear Anonymous:

  4. Monday October 10, 2011

    1. Should we put our mom with Alzheimer's in a home for my the sake of my sister's mental and physical health?

      Answer - Dear Overseas Sister:

  5. Wednesday October 05, 2011

    1. My mother with dementia will no longer leave the house, what should I do?

      Answer - Dear suffering daughter:

  6. Tuesday July 19, 2011

    1. Alzheimer's caregiving makes me feel like I'm losing my mind, how can I avoid a total break down?

      Answer - Dear Over the Edge:

  7. Saturday July 16, 2011

    1. How can I help my mother with depression if she refuses all help and isn't ready to be declared incompetent?

      Answer - Dear Florida/Alabama Caregiver:

  8. Friday July 15, 2011

    1. My mother-in-law has been having delusions for years and no one will help, what can I do?

      Answer - Dear In Need of Help:

    2. Is it safe to give my mom with Alzheimer's back the use of her stove?

      Answer - Dear Incredible Caregiver:

    3. Is it normal for Alzheimer's disease to progress quickly, when phsycially Mom is healthy?

      Answer - Dear confused about mom:

    4. How can we get Dad's anger and aggression in check and get him the help that he needs?

      Answer - Dear Worried About Mom’s Safety:

  9. Thursday July 14, 2011

    1. How do we handle my father's Alzheimer's and alcoholism?

      Answer - Dear Help for Alcoholic Dad:

    2. How can I help my mom with dementia when she thinks Dad left without kissing her goodbye?

      Answer - I’m sorry to hear of the challenges you’re facing regarding your mother’s delusional behavior. Unfortunately, delusions are often part of the illness of dementia, and there’s really no way to explain to your mom the reality of her concerns as her ability to think rationally has been compromised.ised...

    3. Is my wife's Alzheimer's causing her to fall asleep frequently during the day?

      Answer - Dear caregiving husband:

  10. Wednesday July 13, 2011

    1. I think I am exhibiting signs of Alzheimer's, what can I do for my children?

      Answer - Dear AF Medic:

  11. Friday July 01, 2011

    1. How can I get my 55 year old daughter to see a doctor about her memory problems?

      Answer - I’m so sorry to hear of the cognition problems with your adult daughter. Based upon your description of her symptoms, you may be correct in assuming that she has early onset dementia.

  12. Wednesday June 29, 2011

    1. Is mixing up experiences a sign of dementia?

      Answer - Dear Mary:

  13. Friday June 24, 2011

    1. My father's wife is verbally abusing him, is there anything we can do to help?

      Answer - Dear family of the abused dad:

    2. How should I tell my mom that she has dementia?

      Answer - Dear family:

  14. Thursday June 23, 2011

    1. Is there a better way to get someone with dementia to take a shower or bath?

      Answer - Dear facility caregiver, thank you for the work you do with patients on the dementia unit where you work.

  15. Wednesday June 15, 2011

    1. Where can my mother with Alzheimer's find life time care?

      Answer - I’m sorry to hear that your mom has Alzheimer’s disease and is also facing a financial challenge.

  16. Friday June 10, 2011

    1. How do I get my dad to stop calling the cops on his neighbor?

      Answer - Dear “Wits End” – I’m truly sorry to hear about the many challenges you are dealing with, and it appears that you’re overwhelmed or very close to it.

    2. How do I convince my husband with dementia that he should give up his guns?

      Answer - Thanks for this excellent question as it raises an interesting challenge.

  17. Thursday June 09, 2011

    1. My wife with dementia is covering up her alcohol use, what shoud I do?

      Answer - I’m sorry you’re facing such a daunting challenge. I’ll assume that your wife’s dementia was diagnosed after a formal assessment by a skilled neurologist or geriatric physician.

  18. Wednesday June 08, 2011

    1. My mom with Alzheimer's only acts "normal" around family and friends, why does this happen?

      Answer - I’m sorry to hear about the challenges that you’re dealing with regarding your mother. However, several questions come to mind. Is this a relatively new behavior for your mom, or has she previously been diagnosed with some form of dementia? Has your mom been evaluated by a neurolo...