The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
I was diagnosed with Felty’s Syndrome (a rare form of Rheumatoid Arthritis) in 2011 and coming to terms with my diagnosis is still an ongoing daily process. Most times I don’t dwell on it because let’s face it as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, wife, mother and grandmother who has the time. Life doesn’t sit still even if…
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By: Zara Lewis Are you trying to look after your aging parents, and at the same time running a household and taking care of your own children and partner? Do you feel exhausted, constantly balancing work, chores and family time? Do you feel like the tables have turned between you and your parents, and that…
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Coming home and getting cuddles from your pet is the best feeling. It takes away all of the troubles of the day, relieving stress, and helping you to relax and wind down. While dogs typically welcome their owners more than other pets, some cats are extremely happy to see their owners and will come to…
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People who suffer from Alzheimer’s often do things that just don’t make sense to you or I, but they are following their own drummer to their own beat and we can only listen and try to read between the lines. When you’re with a person 24 hours a day every day you learn the…
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This post has been reworked from an older post I wrote in Feb of 2014. I have so much to learn about Alzheimer Disease. For instance, did you know that there are seven different stages to determine the severity of the disease? This is something else I was unfamiliar with and wanted to learn more…
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Despite the fact that most nursing homes or assisted living facilities provide a safe and caring environment, most seniors still prefer to stay in their own homes, even if they are suffering from limited mobility or some disease. Research studies show that almost 90% of older people prefer staying at their own home if given…
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