The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
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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MEMORIAL DAY- A STORY WORTH REPEATING…. I posted this story last year on Memorial Day, but it is such an important one I decided to make it a tradition this year! I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend. I am spending the day with my family and hope you are doing the same! See you…
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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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Description: Keto diet is a nutrition that implies an almost complete rejection of carbohydrates. A sufficiently large number of different nutrition systems can be considered a keto diet – both a carb-free diet and a protein diet. All of them involve the control of carbohydrates to lose weight and normalize metabolism. Want to know…
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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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Disability is something many of us face in our lives or the lives of our loved ones. Whether you have a limitation yourself or are a caregiver for a relative or friend with a disability, this life change does not mean you or they cannot travel, vacation, and enjoy life to the fullest. It just…
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A primary concern of senior citizens is whether they can continue to live independently as they get older. Their loved ones often have the same concerns. Even if seniors want to continue to live on their own, they must confront the fact that they may not be as capable of some things as they once…
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As we age, our bodies go through changes – we become more prone to diseases and injuries, our immune systems weaken, we produce less protein, our bone density declines, and we become more prone to a variety of neurological disorders. Among these is Dementia, which is not actually a disease unto itself. Rather, Dementia is…
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It is not unusual for families to be separated by long distances. We keep in touch with phone calls, Facetime, and various other electronic media between visits. While not as easy as living in the same area, it is the only option for many families today. But what happens if your parent or loved one…
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