The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
THE CAREGIVER’S TOOLKIT This piece was previously published on March of 2014. It has since been revised. I hope you enjoy it!. I’ve been thinking about an article I read on the Maria Shriver website. I love this site because it has stories and information relating to Alzheimer disease and their caregivers as well as…
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INTRODUCING THE CAREGIVER’S CORNER As a caregiver for someone who has Alzheimer’s, the very first thing you must learn is how to hide your feelings and emotions. You have to become an actress/actor because you will realize very early on that whatever you are feeling the person with Alzheimer’s will mimic. If you are upset,…
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ATTENTION ALL CAREGIVERS! I have a special treat for you today! Today I am going to introduce you to a friend of mine. His name is Mike Good and he is the mastermind behind the TOGETHER IN THIS website. If you are a caregiver to someone who has Alzheimer’s you should check out TOGETHER IN…
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THE FACTS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Last week, the World Alzheimer’s Association released their latest facts and figures about Alzheimer’s/dementia and it was devastating. If we don’t find a way to stop this disease it is only going to get worse, much worse. The data tells us that it will take on epidemic proportions. Right now, there…
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DO CHARITIES GO TO FAR? I have been noticing a disturbing trend lately when it comes to charities asking for donations. I have found that when certain charities realize they are talking to our older loved ones they are crossing lines that I don’t think they should be crossing. It started before my mom moved…
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RA COMMERCIALS…REALLY?!?! I originally wrote this in May of last year, but it is such an important issue that I decided to update it and run it again! I am sure you have seen them..they are on every 20 minutes it seems, those commercials for a new RA miracle drug. They usually star a woman…
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WHAT IS FELTY’S SYNDROME? Four years ago I was diagnosed with Felty’s Syndrome. I was sick for a long time before I finally received my diagnosis. At the time, I was being treated for a car accident that I had in 2009. I was sore all over my body, especially my left arm and neck…
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ONE WAY TICKET TO ALZHEIMER’S WORLD Every single day I spend most of my life in “Alzheimer’s World” trying to anticipate mom’s actions and reactions. Sometimes I am successful, sometimes not so much. The following story is just one example how something very small can turn into something huge in just a matter of days,…
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Today I thought I would bring you some of the signs to look for in a loved one who might be suffering from Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I’ve included 10 behaviors that may get your attention when your loved one is having a problem. This is where I stress that I am by no means a Doctor or…
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TOP 10 THINGS EVERY CAREGIVER SHOULD HAVE… I ask myself this question every single day. Sometimes my answers might change. It depends on the day, but these ten…they never change. Most learn to be a caregiver just like I did…Flying by the seat of my pants in the dark! [Tweet “Most learn to be a…
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