The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Regular, nutritious meals are essential for good health at any age, but may become a challenge for people with Alzheimer’s. It’s a condition which affects people differently, resulting in various nutritional challenges. For example, 58% of people with dementia forget to eat, while 54% forget they’ve already eaten and then eat again, a study by Nutricia Advanced…
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Choosing the right nursing home is definitely not for the faint of heart. The weight of that responsibility is huge and sometimes even with your very best intentions the wrong place is chosen. I’ve learned a lot about the nursing home industry in the last few months and it scares me to death. I’ve learned…
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People are living longer and becoming more able to live rich and happy lives in their winter years, but figures show that, despite this, fifty percent of people over 75 in the UK suffer a fall each year, making them vulnerable to broken bones and being left unaided. It is important to carefully assess the…
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Please welcome guest writer Carolyn Ridland to The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Hello. My name is Carolyn Ridland, and I am the founder of CaregiverConnection. About 10 years ago, my parents began reaching the point where they could not be self-sufficient anymore. I was just married with two toddlers, so I felt like I…
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No matter what stage of life we’re in, frequent exercise will always yield health benefits from both an emotional and physical standpoint. With that said, staying fit becomes extremely necessary as we age. The Good Care Group provides useful insights into the vast benefits of staying fit, especially during our older years. Many don’t know this, but…
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Older adults can experience weight issues from two perspectives: lower levels of activity and slowed metabolism can cause weight gain, while medical and behavioral conditions can cause unintentional weight loss. For seniors looking to maintain a healthy ideal weight, diet and exercise are starting points. Self-care and life balance also play essential roles.Eating well is…
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