The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
The idea of losing one’s memory—or watching a loved one or patient go through this for the first time—is likely frightening to most people. While most types of dementia—though not all—are incurable, there are ways to recognize the signs early, stave off or slow progression, and care for yourself and those with dementia as the…
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Our brains age with us. Like our physical capabilities, they also deteriorate and weaken as we get older, causing a decline in our cognitive skills. Most of us experience random moments of forgetfulness – walking into a room and not remembering why you’re there or failing to recall what you’re about to say to someone;…
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As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the patients ultimately need proper care and effective treatment according to their medical condition and stages of diseases. Creating an Alzheimer’s care plan requires proper diagnosis, if you or anyone from your family are suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia problems then Senior Home Care Specialists can help you to take care…
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As a human being, it’s only natural that you want to take care of your parent(s) that needs extra help because of the age or any disability that’s disrupting his/her every-day life and activities. While everyone who’s a caregiver feels privileged to be able to take care of the elderly, this task comes with numerous…
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This post was written by my friend Karen Blessing from Baking In A Tornado where it was first published. I took each letter out of the mailbox noting who everyone was from, which were junk, which were holiday cards. And then there was the one that jolted me. I stuck it on the bottom…
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Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia. As it happens, it is a “progressive” disorder that mainly causes the degeneration of brain cells. In short, when you have Alzheimer’s, your brain cells will “waste away” as time passes by. While people who are diagnosed with AD are normally seniors and older individuals,…
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As we age, our bodies go through changes – we become more prone to diseases and injuries, our immune systems weaken, we produce less protein, our bone density declines, and we become more prone to a variety of neurological disorders. Among these is Dementia, which is not actually a disease unto itself. Rather, Dementia is…
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Trying to find a gift for someone who has dementia can be hard. I know that the things my mother used to love are no longer relevant in her life these days. Gone are the subscription to quilting magazines, embroidery patterns, and all of those crafty things she used to love to do….
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It is not unusual for families to be separated by long distances. We keep in touch with phone calls, Facetime, and various other electronic media between visits. While not as easy as living in the same area, it is the only option for many families today. But what happens if your parent or loved one…
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When someone you love gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be a painful time for everyone involved. Things become more difficult as your loved one becomes more forgetful. You can help make things easier by following some guidelines that will keep their mouth in top shape instead of allowing them to fall into the traps…
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