The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
One of the scariest things you can face, be it yourself or a loved one, is a stroke. I witnessed my BIL having a stroke quite a few years ago and it was absolutely terrifying. Luckily for him, and us, his wife knew what she was looking at and called 911 immediately. He was rushed…
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Alzheimer’s disease: a devastating form of dementia that no one should experience. Yet, even with the gloom that this disease brings, some glimmer of hope can still be seen and taken from. Of course, not to set unrealistic expectations on how one should tackle the disease (seeing Alzheimer’s through rose-colored glasses is never a…
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Today, I’m welcoming returning guest writer Jacqueline Hatch to T.D.A.C.! You may remember Jacqueline’s piece BUILDING A SENSORY STIMULATION ROOM IN THE HOME a few months ago. Jacqueline is the Content Manager at Seniorly.com, a company that provides free resources for families in need of senior care services. Her goal is to produce educational articles that help…
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I want to say first of all that I am not a doctor. I’ve never even played one on TV. I’m a daughter who is living with Alzheimer’s every single day. I not only live with it, I’ve made it my mission to learn everything I can about it so that I can share it…
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The physical toll of caregiving can be quite high if you are not prepared for it. Being a caregiver is both a physical and an emotionally challenging role and it can last for many years. Keeping yourself healthy is one of the best things you can do for you and your loved one. There are several…
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FITTING IN EXERCISE WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO EXERCISE By Alexandra Williams, MA and Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA I have a real treat for you! Today, I have not one but two amazingly, fabulous women on the blog today! Please give Alexandra & Kymberly Williams A warm welcome.They will whip you into shape in no…
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The longer I am momma’s 24/7 caregiver the more I realize how uninformed I was about the subject of Alzheimer’s and caregiving when I first began. It’s kind of like when you first give birth and you lay in the hospital promising to never let your baby down and to always catch them when they…
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HOME SAFETY FOR SENIORS Keeping mom safe is my number one responsibility. It comes before anything else, even the purchasing of the blueberry Poptarts that my mother claims keep her alive. I’ve been thinking a lot about home safety lately as we start to baby-proof the house for the “Daring Duo” who have begun to…
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DEALING WITH DEATH AND DEMENTIA As some of you know, on Dec. 17th my brother passed away. It’s been hard for the whole family, but my mom lost her son. I can’t imagine losing one of my kids at any age. He was 56. With her worsening dementia, we wondered what this kind of loss…
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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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