The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
It is not an uncommon situation where one has met with the concern that a loved one is experiencing memory loss. We all have had experiences where we have walked into a room or started a conversation and completely blanked out and forgot what we were about to do. Such sorts of memory lapses are…
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Caregiving for a senior with dementia can be very difficult at times, but also rewarding. Knowing that you’re doing your best to help an individual suffering from dementia is highly reassuring for their family and all those who care for them. While a great many activities can prove exhausting for yourself and the senior you…
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As your parents grow older, their ideal way of life is enjoying every minute with their children and grandchildren, going on vacations to visit families from state to state, and reconnecting with relatives. However, the reality for some seniors is that this way of life becomes impossible due to health conditions and lack of physical…
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Let’s face it, the holidays are always a little a whole helluva a lot stressful, aren’t they? I find that if I acknowledge that right up front then I am better prepared for what may arise. Whether you are hosting Christmas festivities at your house, you are going down the street to see relatives, or God…
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Whether through home health services, nursing homes, residential care communities, or other care services, over two-thirds of people turning age 65 today will eventually need long-term care. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come cheaply: assisted living costs families an average of $45,000 a year, and if special care is needed for a condition like Alzheimer’s, that…
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November is a very special month. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Then, in 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting national recognition of family caregivers. A few years later, President Clinton signed the first National Family Caregivers Month Presidential Proclamation in November, and ever since, every…
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