The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
When Do You Become a “Senior Citizen”? My husband recently turned 50 and was appalled that AARP thought he was getting old. He resisted signing up because to him it said, “YOU’RE OLD!” Consequently, WE laughed about the letter, called one another “old,” and threw the envelope in the trash. I waited until he had…
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As we age, it becomes increasingly important to make healthy choices in our daily lives. From the foods we eat to the amount of physical activity we get, there are many ways to improve our physical and mental health. Even if you’re a senior, it’s never too late to start participating in health-conscious activities. Your…
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Eating healthfully is an important part of ensuring longevity throughout our lives, and this requirement is no less important as we enter old age. Physical, emotional, and hormonal changes are all informed by the makeup of our diets; monitoring and adhering to a healthy eating regimen can make a difference in how these changes impact…
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Alzheimer disease affects elderly people over the age of 65. It’s a common form of dementia and affects the patient’s cognitive abilities. Currently, there are around five million people living with the disease in America. Due to memory loss and inability to communicate properly, Alzheimer patients have become the main target for abusers. Patients could…
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Being responsible for the health and well-being of a loved one can make you forget to take care of yourself. But when your health is at risk, so is the health of your loved one. What is caregiver burnout? Caregiver burnout is the experience of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion from caring for someone. The…
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One of the scariest things to face is trying to navigate your way through the forest of challenges facing you as the unpaid family caregiver. At first, you think I can do this. I remember thinking, what’s all the fuss about? We’ll live together and everything will be just fine. That was five years ago…
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Alzheimer’s researchers have made significant progress in recent years. We now know more about how the disease develops, how genetics play a factor and possibly even how to prevent it. Unfortunately, the lack of participants in clinical trials has caused a delay in 80 percent of studies. Volunteers are needed, but participation might not be…
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As a matter of preference, I’m not much of a jewelry wearer, but just like any other woman, I love pretty things. I can no longer wear rings because of my RA and necklaces sometimes make me claustrophobic, but bracelets can be the perfect accessory when I’m headed out. A couple of months ago I received…
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Keeping our loved ones, and let’s face it us as well, safe requires being forever vigilant. We’ve all seen the news stories about stolen identities and years of problems or even financial ruin this can cause for the innocent victims. This is something that I became aware of when staying with my mother after her…
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Navigating Online Dating in Your Golden Years Love is ageless, and the desire for companionship is universal. It’s a thread that binds us as humans. Yet, among seniors, loneliness is a significant issue. Spouses pass on or marriages dissolve into divorce. And, because people are paired up, whether it’s their first marriage or a subsequent…
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