The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Every day, 10,000 American baby boomers turn 65 according to a Chicago Tribune report. Over 50% of them will sooner or later require long-term care due to conditions like Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, experts say that there’s just not enough caregivers to handle this increasing demand. This means that even if you had the money to pay for quality care,…
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Every 67 seconds, someone discovers that a close relative has received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. For many, the news can come as a shock and be overwhelming. The young, fit and mentally active parent who raised you has suddenly been diagnosed with an age-related condition, which is currently incurable. At this time, it is important to stay calm,…
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It is often said that the greatest loss faced by a person with Alzheimer’s, is that of their precious memories: the moments that marked their life, for good and bad. It can be just as painful, however, to lose the memory of one’s beliefs: the value systems and sense of spirituality that gave rise to…
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New research studies are suggesting that cases of dementia among seniors are declining, as fewer instances of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia become less common. The studies indicate that the decline has been ongoing for the past decade, but what has caused this change in the trend of cognitive degeneration? As researchers look…
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Alzheimer disease affects elderly people over the age of 65. It’s a common form of dementia and affects the patient’s cognitive abilities. Currently, there are around five million people living with the disease in America. Due to memory loss and inability to communicate properly, Alzheimer patients have become the main target for abusers. Patients could…
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There are over 5.5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the US, and millions more people who help to care for them. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be very rewarding, but it can also be a difficult job due to memory gaps and personality shifts. There are also lots of things that a…
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