The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Alzheimer’s disease is often considered as the type of dementia that not only cripples a patient but his or her loved ones as well. The hooks of pain are devastating, both in a physical and an emotional manner. There is always a silver lining, even when it comes to Alzheimer’s. No matter how painful this…
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Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the elderly and, unfortunately, we don’t yet know how to cure it or even lessen the symptoms. It can be particularly trying for parents to explain to their young children what is wrong with their grandpa or grandma. Some children, especially the very young, don’t notice a change…
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Back in the days, families mostly lived in large households with at least three generations under the roof. Today, grandparents usually live apart from their children and grandchildren and so visiting grandma and grandpa is a holiday: it’s a magical land that smells of freshly baked cookies and apple pie and where everything is allowed….
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Dementia: through their eyes offers guidance on how to deliver person-centred care to people whose lives have been affected by dementia. Providing people with practical tips on communicating, eating well, and improving wellbeing plus advice on assistive technology and creative therapies. It provides the reader with a compelling, informative and easy to understand resource, helping…
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One of the scariest things you can face, be it yourself or a loved one, is a stroke. I witnessed my BIL having a stroke quite a few years ago and it was absolutely terrifying. Luckily for him, and us, his wife knew what she was looking at and called 911 immediately. He was rushed…
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Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming freelance writer Evan Kaden to The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Please help me make him feel at home! There’s no denying that caring for a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a challenging—and at times, even overwhelming—task for loved ones who also serve…
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Alzheimer’s disease: a devastating form of dementia that no one should experience. Yet, even with the gloom that this disease brings, some glimmer of hope can still be seen and taken from. Of course, not to set unrealistic expectations on how one should tackle the disease (seeing Alzheimer’s through rose-colored glasses is never a…
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November is National Caregiver Month So today, I’m asking the question: Are you a caregiver? Do you have a caregiver? For me, the answer is YES to both! AS A CAREGIVER I’ve been taking care of my mom full time for about 4 years although I’ve been taking care of her since I was 15…
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This post was originally written on September 14th, 2015 because the message is timeless I’ve decided to run it again in the hopes that one caregiver might be considered as you go about your day. I hope you enjoy this piece and remember a caregiver in your life! I’ve written a lot about…
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I’ve thought long and hard about this question. I wondered if I could put into words what I really think that it feels like to be a caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. I started thinking about it after momma made a simple comment the other day and it all became clear to…
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