The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
While some safety laws have good intentions, they can cause issues for particular groups of people, like the disabled community. There are even certain amenities that completely exclude people with limited abilities, which is a major cause for concern. Unfortunately, those with physical and mental impairments are some of the most marginalized people in our…
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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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As your parents grow older, their ideal way of life is enjoying every minute with their children and grandchildren, going on vacations to visit families from state to state, and reconnecting with relatives. However, the reality for some seniors is that this way of life becomes impossible due to health conditions and lack of physical…
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Let’s face it, the holidays are always a little a whole helluva a lot stressful, aren’t they? I find that if I acknowledge that right up front then I am better prepared for what may arise. Whether you are hosting Christmas festivities at your house, you are going down the street to see relatives, or God…
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Whether through home health services, nursing homes, residential care communities, or other care services, over two-thirds of people turning age 65 today will eventually need long-term care. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come cheaply: assisted living costs families an average of $45,000 a year, and if special care is needed for a condition like Alzheimer’s, that…
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When mom was diagnosed in 2011 with Alzheimer’s Disease I thought then that was the worst thing that could ever happen. I grieved for all that I was losing, I grieved for all of the things that momma would forget and that list grew longer and longer each and every day. As days went by,…
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