The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Millions of families trust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home facility and, in doing so, rely daily on the accuracy and attentive care of the nurses, nurses’ aides, living managers, and other members of the staff. A large majority of the residents at long-term care facilities take prescribed medication to…
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When you learn that your senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be feeling a lot of mixed emotions. You might feel sad, angry, and confused. You might also feel relieved that their condition has been discovered early enough and that you have time to find ways to help them. On the…
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Thank you SEIU for sponsoring this post! Most caregivers have a similar experience as me. My moment was walking into my mom’s house and finding piles of pills all over the place. She had gotten her meds out but had forgotten them somewhere along the way. The next epiphany I had was, “I…
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This post was originally written in 2014, but it was updated because it’s so relevant today. Mom hasn’t had a good today either, must be something in the air. She has asked me the same two questions all day. I am trying to interpret them, I am just not coming up with anything. I bought…
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The emotional toll of being a caregiver to a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease is hard enough. But when your loved one is struggling with addiction, it seems the bar is raised a few levels higher. Not only are you caring for someone who’s losing memory, coordination, and mental function daily, you’re also taking…
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Visit The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver for more insights, information, and support on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge for everyone — not only the Alzheimer’s patient but also their caregivers and loved ones. One of the biggest things to consider is how to…
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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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You are a strong caregiver, but even the strongest can be overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that come with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. The VerifyCare app is the all-inclusive support tool you need to help ease the stresses of caregiving, organize your duties, and keep family and friends informed. Below are 10 ways the VerifyCare app helps manage the care needs of your loved one (LO) with Alzheimer’s and takes some weight off your shoulders.
It’s no secret that caring for loved ones as they age can come with many responsibilities as well as new situations to navigate. While, preparing for senior living and planning for the future might seem intimidating, sticking to an aging parents checklist can help ensure the comfort and happiness of parents as they get older….
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I’ll admit it, I’m a news junkie. I start off with CNN, switch over to NBC followed up by MSNBC, and by that time I’m either pissed off or hurting physically by the pain that I see in every direction. I like to stay up to date on current events and to do that…
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