The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
While the coronavirus outbreak has been a scary time for people throughout the world, the risk of infection and complications posed for seniors leads to a lot more questions than answers. Common questions include; How are those with mobility issues or compromised immune systems supposed to get what they need? What’s the best way to…
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Due to the massive ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of us had to make significant changes to our daily routines. People over 70 years old have been told to quarantine themselves as they are more susceptible to the infection. The epidemic of coronavirus obliges us all to remain at home, work, and study. The aged…
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What You Need to Know About CBD Oil for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders Description: CBD Oil has been used for the treatment of many health problems like anxiety and chronic pain. CBD Oil for treating insomnia and sleeping disorders is the more recent application. The use of CBD in managing health issues is on…
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The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in America several weeks ago, and since then has wreaked havoc across the country. No population has been hit harder than senior citizens, so those who have remained uninfected have had to be hypervigilant about sanitation and social distancing measures. But not all seniors have the luxury of being able to…
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Small, big, curly, puffy… dogs are a great source of joy, happiness, but also a responsibility and concern for their owners. Many things in life are questionable, but one is not – a dog is a true man’s best friend. Indeed, dogs make us better humans, and without these little fluffy creatures, the world would…
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Whether out of choice or because of circumstances, many seniors already live alone. According to the Institute on Aging, nearly 12 million, or one-third of the over-65 population live alone. Half of the women over 75 live by themselves and 87% of Americans over 65 wish to age in place. If this describes you or…
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Brain disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, etc. are progressive conditions. In these diseases, the patient’s health tends to deteriorate with time. Such patients need lots of care and attention. In the early stages of Dementia or other related disorders, patients might be able to live independently. In advanced stages of Dementia or Alzheimer’s, the patient might…
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Transition – a term no one can understand better than older adults. From losing the company of their children to the loss of some adequate body functioning, this term starts making real sense in old age. The onset of each change varies. Some take you by surprise, like the deaths of your loved ones. And…
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As a human being, it’s only natural that you want to take care of your parent(s) that needs extra help because of the age or any disability that’s disrupting his/her every-day life and activities. While everyone who’s a caregiver feels privileged to be able to take care of the elderly, this task comes with numerous…
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While the senior years of your life are generally a time of slowing down, it allows for a greater opportunity on personal reflection. But with personal reflection can sometimes come unsettling thoughts. Although it is impossible to never experience these, there are ways to combat them with some tricks explicitly geared to help you gain…
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