The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
I feel that we have to be vigilant in our efforts to not only look after our loved ones but to also be aware of the predators out there trying to take advantage of them. I first became aware that this happens often when I stayed a month at my mom’s apartment after she had her…
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Coming home and getting cuddles from your pet is the best feeling. It takes away all of the troubles of the day, relieving stress, and helping you to relax and wind down. While dogs typically welcome their owners more than other pets, some cats are extremely happy to see their owners and will come to…
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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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