The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
When you take care of someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia you have to live in the moment. You have to learn that the way you once thought about things is no longer relevant. It doesn’t do any good to constantly remind someone what it is that they are forgetting. They can’t comprehend it and…
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By: Zara Lewis Are you trying to look after your aging parents, and at the same time running a household and taking care of your own children and partner? Do you feel exhausted, constantly balancing work, chores and family time? Do you feel like the tables have turned between you and your parents, and that…
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A Family Memoir of Dementia Those words hit a chord in me that I couldn’t quite shake for a day or two. It made me think that about how dementia is the sibling that we never wanted. The Uncle who drinks to much wine and then argues with everyone at the Thanksgiving table. Or the…
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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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Almost all of us have heard of a will used to pass on assets after a person has died. But what about a digital will? This type of legal document helps manage what happens to your digital assets when you pass away. Don’t think you have any digital assets? Almost everybody does. If you’ve ever…
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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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