The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
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 to…
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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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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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Whether you’re looking to supplement your income, have a creative itch to scratch, or just have more time on your hands than you expected in retirement, there are plenty of flexible, part-time jobs you can consider in this stage of life. Retirement doesn’t have to mean long days on the golf course—especially if you’d find…
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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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Daily life becomes a challenge during old age. Accomplishing even the most basic tasks can be difficult and troublesome for the elderly. Luckily, advancements in technology for seniors are changing the face of aging. New solutions in consumer technologies have drastically improved the quality of life for seniors, allowing many of them to…
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Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that only affects the elderly, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can develop in people who are still as young as their late 40s. If you’re a caregiver to someone that has Alzheimer’s and can’t work anymore you can help them file a claim for Social…
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