The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
On Monday, I posted a piece called HAVING THE ALZHEIMER’S CONVERSATION it was originally written in June 2015, but I updated and changed it up a bit. adding even more info. This post is written for what to do after you have had that all-important Alzheimer’s conversation with your loved one. Once a primary caregiver has been named…
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FITTING IN EXERCISE WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO EXERCISE By Alexandra Williams, MA and Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA I have a real treat for you! Today, I have not one but two amazingly, fabulous women on the blog today! Please give Alexandra & Kymberly Williams A warm welcome.They will whip you into shape in no…
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*This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase one of these products from Amazon I will earn a small commission. It will in no way affect your pricing, but allows me to pay the bills! This post was originally written in May of 2016, but has been updated with new products each year. Once again…
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HOME SAFETY FOR SENIORS Keeping mom safe is my number one responsibility. It comes before anything else, even the purchasing of the blueberry Poptarts that my mother claims keep her alive. I’ve been thinking a lot about home safety lately as we start to baby-proof the house for the “Daring Duo” who have begun to…
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THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2016 BUT WAS UPDATED ON 6/21/2021 Today, I have a treat for everyone. I am welcoming the beautiful and talented Erica Silva to The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Please give her a warm welcome! I am a Freelance writer by day, and a sports fan by night….
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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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