The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Today, I have another guest post by the truly talented Erica Silva. Please give her a warm welcome! Lewy body dementia is the third most common type of dementia that affects older populations, after Alzheimer’s and vascular disease. Named after the doctor who first identified it, Lewy bodies are tiny deposits of protein or alpha-synuclein…
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Building a Sensory Stimulation Room in the Home By Jacqueline Hatch What is a sensory stimulation room? A sensory stimulation room is a space that engages the senses and provides a calming atmosphere for relaxation. It’s meant to create a comforting space where people can go to experience soothing sounds, sensational aromas, stimulating visuals, and…
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Today, I have a treat for everyone. I am welcoming the beautiful and talented Erica Silva to The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Please give her a warm welcome! I am a Freelance writer by day, and sports fan by night. I write about beauty and health-related issues (but not at the same time)….
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LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROFESSIONAL Your Caregiver Stories Today I have a treat for you. I want to introduce you to one of my most favorite people in the world! The amazing Pia Savage from Courting Destiny! We became friends through blogging and then cemented that friendship by attending the BAM Conference…
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Caregiving for our elderly parents can be one of the most anxiety-inducing, stressful times of our lives. It can be a time of all-consuming sadness and another unwanted lesson in letting go. It can also be a time we struggle with our siblings and extended family members as well as with our own emotions. Right…
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Alzheimer’s disease is a family disease, wouldn’t you agree? Whichever way you view Alzheimer’s disease, as a physician/healthcare provider (helping families make health care decisions), long-term care administrator (helping families by providing a safe living environment), gerontologist (studying and preparing for long term effects on families and society), paid caregiver (helping to relieve everyday strain…
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“CHOKED ON CHICKEN” A CAREGIVER STORY Tales of parental caregiving: Choked on chicken This week I am thrilled to have the lovely Roxanne Jones from Boomer Haiku. This is one of my favorite posts of hers and I am so happy she agreed to share it here! Check out her blog you will love…
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Many of you know Abby, the fun-loving genius, behind Midlife Crisis Nut. Whether she’s sharing her ideas for a successful marriage or blowing midlife cliches out of the water, she’ll have you laughing until you’re shooting wine through your nose. What you may not know is that Abby’s life isn’t all humor, wine, and…
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When I first started this blog I had a dream just to be heard. I had become severely depressed due to all the changes that were going on in my life. I was diagnosed with Felty’s Syndrome in 2011. My husband and I left our home state of 42 years so I could have better…
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TODAY I HAVE SWITCHED BLOGS WITH MY FRIEND JADE FROM THE CHRONIC CHRONICLES. SHE IS VISITING FROM THE U.K. You can find her story here on my site and you can find my story on her site. I hope you like the traveling and I hope you will show both our sites so love today….
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