The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Caregiving for our elderly parents can be one of the most anxiety-inducing, stressful times of our lives. It can be a time of all-consuming sadness and another unwanted lesson in letting go. It can also be a time we struggle with our siblings and extended family members as well as with our own emotions. Right…
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Today I thought I would bring you some of the signs to look for in a loved one who might be suffering from Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I’ve included 10 behaviors that may get your attention when your loved one is having a problem. This is where I stress that I am by no means a Doctor or…
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THE ROLLER COASTER OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Sometimes I feel like I’m trapped in the movie “Benjamin Buttons”. In my opinion only, Alzheimer’s Disease takes a person’s mind and spins it backwards at alarming speeds. My mom was a very strong, independent woman who is now, at times, a sulky, pouty, emotional teenager. It’s like she…
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WHAT IS EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Dementia is a syndrome of decline in memory and other cognitive abilities, such as language and judgment, that is severe enough to interfere significantly with work, usual social activities, and relationships with others. Dementia can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular conditions (e.g., multi-infarct disease…
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Well, today is “home permanent” day in our house. My mom has been getting home perms in her hair every three months since I was tall enough to stand behind her. It is a routine that I have come to love over the last couple of years. We have our primary physician appointment in the morning…
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