The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be an all-consuming, physically, and emotionally demanding journey. Seeing your loved one’s functional and cognitive abilities diminish overtime is heartbreaking, but the process of caring for a family member with dementia can also bring you a lot of joy and personal…
Read More
these digital brain training games are specially designed for the purpose of improving brain function, you can track, record, and account for your progress over time.
About 30 percent of adults over the age of 65 struggle with hearing loss, and that percentage increases to 55 percent for adults over 80 years old. While hearing loss itself is often not immediately life-threatening, research shows a startlingly strong correlation between hearing loss and dementia. While aging is a risk factor for both…
Read More
For people living with dementia, taking care of their own dental and oral health often prove to be a challenge. With the way dementia causes problems with their thinking, behavior, and memory, those diagnosed with it will likely fail to remember to brush their teeth or even use a toothbrush as their condition progresses. If…
Read More
In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, the possibilities of clear communication gradually decrease with time. It will become a challenge for the people around the patient including his/her spouse, kids, family members. But with a little patience and understanding, it is possible to improve the quality of life for older adults. It is well known…
Read More
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…
Read More
Estate planning can be complicated even for people in relatively good physical and mental health. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, the entire estate planning process can get even trickier considering their current state of being. As of 2020, nearly six million Americans aged 65 and up have Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The…
Read More
The first thing you have to do is throw out your preconceived idea of what Thanksgiving should be and embrace what actually is.
Nowadays, many seniors are fortunate enough to live comfortably and independently well into their golden years. However, your senior loved ones may eventually reach a point when they can use some help at home. It is also possible that your senior loved one will experience gradual changes that can hinder them from handling their…
Read More
Taking Care of Yourself As an Alzheimer’s Caregiver According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease affects more than 5.5 million people in the USA alone. Although the disease generally affects adults older than 65, up to 5% of all individuals diagnosed are in their 40’s or 50’s. It can be difficult to obtain an accurate…
Read More