The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
I’ll admit it, I’m a news junkie. I start off with CNN, switch over to NBC followed up by MSNBC, and by that time I’m either pissed off or hurting physically by the pain that I see in every direction. I like to stay up to date on current events and to do that…
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You don’t have to shell out a ton of money every month to a fancy gym to stay physically fit! You don’t even have to stick to those latest juice cleanse trends. Instead, completing a workout as simple as a walk around the block or a relaxing yoga session can be a great way…
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As a caregiver, keeping track of medications isn’t always the easiest task. Having to remember what time to give your loved one their pills, keeping up with refills, and making sure to record any side effects or symptoms can be a lot to manage. Medication management is extremely important to ensure any drugs that are…
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Every stage of life brings worries with it. When you were in your twenties, you probably stressed about advancing your career. When you were in your thirties and forties, your main concern may have been raising a family. As you move beyond 50, you will face new concerns. US News & World Report reveals that…
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Seniors who continue to drive their vehicles love the perks that they get from driving. It allows them to stay active and updated with what’s happening around them. Driving also makes them feel they have a purpose; that they are not neglected and alone. However, there will come a time when driving becomes too risky…
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We all dream of it — the day we’ll finally be able to step out of the office building (hopefully forever) and have the time and freedom to do whatever we want to do. Friends will throw retirement parties and celebrate this huge milestone, but when they ask what you’re going to do with your…
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Home hospital beds are typically well-built, long-lasting pieces of medical equipment. If they are properly maintained, they have a useful lifespan of many years. While you or your loved one may no longer need their adjustable bed, there is almost certainly someone else who would be happy to have it. In this article, we look…
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It’s no secret that as we age, we have less energy and need extra help here and there. But when you live with Dementia, the level of care needed can quickly increase, especially in the latter stages of a diagnosis. Dementia is ever prevalent in the UK as close to one million people live with…
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A person with Alzheimer’s disease lives in a world of confusion and fear. They are aware of the changes that are going on within them. They just don’t know what to do with the information. It is up to us, as their caregivers, to help them. Making sure that they feel loved is the most…
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As you age, it often becomes more appealing to live somewhere that requires little effort to take care of. Somewhere you aren’t responsible for repairs if something goes wrong or maybe even somewhere where you aren’t in charge of mowing the lawn. While renting may not have been ideal in your younger years,…
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