The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
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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A person with Alzheimer’s disease lives in a world of confusion and fear. They are aware of the changes that are going on within them. They just don’t know what to do with the information. It is up to us, as their caregivers, to help them. Making sure that they feel loved is the most…
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There is a reason that you do not share bad news with Alzheimer’s patients. You can tell your loved one 20 amazing things that are happening and one single bad thing and that is what they will focus on. That one bad piece of information. They will become agitated and out of sorts. They will…
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We are planning our trip to Gatlinburg for my husband’s birthday. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day and is ALWAYS a big celebration. We are meeting our friends for a weekend of fun and no responsibilities. Momma is going to her sisters and to see her favorite niece. It is an extra two-hour drive…
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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 got stuff out to make a cake since this usually makes her happy, but I could see…
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