The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
I’ve been my mom’s caregiver for a long, long time. Even before she moved in with us every decision I made had to take her well-being into account. It’s always been momma & I since the day I was born. Being the only other girl in a house full of boys meant that we…
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Taking it Slow and Savoring the Experience: Advice for Senior Tourists Headed to Australia For many senior citizens, travel is a dream-deferred, long-put-off activity that takes a back seat to the responsibilities of career and family. Those who have scrimped and saved all their working lives expect something extraordinary, an experience they’ll never forget…
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While some safety laws have good intentions, they can cause issues for particular groups of people, like the disabled community. There are even certain amenities that completely exclude people with limited abilities, which is a major cause for concern. Unfortunately, those with physical and mental impairments are some of the most marginalized people in our…
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As your parents grow older, their ideal way of life is enjoying every minute with their children and grandchildren, going on vacations to visit families from state to state, and reconnecting with relatives. However, the reality for some seniors is that this way of life becomes impossible due to health conditions and lack of physical…
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Whether through home health services, nursing homes, residential care communities, or other care services, over two-thirds of people turning age 65 today will eventually need long-term care. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come cheaply: assisted living costs families an average of $45,000 a year, and if special care is needed for a condition like Alzheimer’s, that…
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How Home Safety Is Being Revolutionized by AI Smart Home Devices Artificial intelligence (AI) has gradually been taking on a greater and greater role in modern life, both personally and professionally. Stronger, more efficient AI is finding a variety of new applications every year, included in everything from on-demand app development to data collection. That’s…
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