The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
For people living with dementia, taking care of their own dental and oral health often prove to be a challenge. With the way dementia causes problems with their thinking, behavior, and memory, those diagnosed with it will likely fail to remember to brush their teeth or even use a toothbrush as their condition progresses. If…
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In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, the possibilities of clear communication gradually decrease with time. It will become a challenge for the people around the patient including his/her spouse, kids, family members. But with a little patience and understanding, it is possible to improve the quality of life for older adults. It is well known…
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Caregivers have a “tough row to hoe” as my momma would say. Do you have a caregiver in your life? If you do the holidays are a perfect time to show them how much you care for them. According to the CDC there are 34 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. A…
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Estate planning can be complicated even for people in relatively good physical and mental health. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, the entire estate planning process can get even trickier considering their current state of being. As of 2020, nearly six million Americans aged 65 and up have Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The…
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The first thing you have to do is throw out your preconceived idea of what Thanksgiving should be and embrace what actually is.
Nowadays, many seniors are fortunate enough to live comfortably and independently well into their golden years. However, your senior loved ones may eventually reach a point when they can use some help at home. It is also possible that your senior loved one will experience gradual changes that can hinder them from handling their…
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Taking Care of Yourself As an Alzheimer’s Caregiver According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease affects more than 5.5 million people in the USA alone. Although the disease generally affects adults older than 65, up to 5% of all individuals diagnosed are in their 40’s or 50’s. It can be difficult to obtain an accurate…
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It may not feel like it, but the holidays are just around the proverbial corner. Our senior loved ones have seen more holidays than most of us. From where they sit, the 2020 holiday season is shaping up to be one of the most miserable they will see in their lives. Considering that 8 out…
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Statistics indicate that seven out of ten people will require one or more types of long-term care at some point in their life. Costs for long-term care can vary significantly, from $20,000 a year for adult day care to $48,000 a year for residence at an assisted living facility or upwards of $89,000 for…
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When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in early 2020, one of the first bits of information authorities shared with the public concerned senior citizens. Along with people with underlying medical conditions or compromised immune systems, those who are aged 60 and over were warned to be careful because their risk of contracting the disease and…
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