The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Alzheimer’s has an effect that reaches far beyond the patient. Family and friends often share in the care of those affected, with one or two people shouldering the majority of the responsibility. Watching someone you love or care for, deteriorate, can be extremely stressful. As stress builds slowly over time, it can be easy to…
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Transitioning into senior adult life is no simple task. It is a process, just like when you are younger and trying to find a purpose in your life, applying for jobs or starting a family. It requires a lot of understanding and sensitivity from loved ones and medical professionals. Aging doesn’t have to be a…
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Long-term care is a big issue in most American households. With the number of older adults retiring and needing care, more and more adult children are answering the call to become family caregivers. This entails providing physical, mental, and financial support to ill loved ones. However, the costs of long-term care in America can put…
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As if pollution hasn’t done enough damage to our lungs and overall health, it seems that the latest research indicates an increased risk of cognitive decay, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia due to toxic particles in the air. According to the aforementioned study, in addition to the already established link between genetics and brain…
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Seeing a loved one slowly drift farther and farther away from you is very painful and often too hard to bear. Therefore, people with dementia require constant supervision and more often than not need to be admitted into facilities dedicated to them. Those who are not admitted to hospitals or other facilities either have professional…
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Across the United States, over 11 million people provide unpaid care to those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. This takes a huge toll on their lives as well as those of their loved ones. Making the care possible requires not only a big heart and a lot of effort but planning. The central element to planning…
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