The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
In 2016, 3450 deaths were caused as a result of distracted driving. While anyone can lose concentration while at the wheel, those with neurological conditions are at a higher risk. When you find out a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s there are plenty of changes that have to be made, but have you thought…
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THE FINANCIAL COST OF ALZHEIMER’S In terms of those affected, and those who find themselves acting as a caregiver to a suffering loved one, the personal cost of Alzheimer’s is beyond measure – the impact is profoundly felt. The emotional and physical toll upon caregivers cannot simply be turned into a group of statistics. However,…
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Today, I am continuing this series on senior housing options with memory care options what they are and when you might need them. You can find the first in the series called “HOME HEALTHCARE WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?” and the second one “WHEN TO CHOOSE ASSISTED LIVING AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?”. I really hope…
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THE FACTS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Last week, the World Alzheimer’s Association released their latest facts and figures about Alzheimer’s/dementia and it was devastating. If we don’t find a way to stop this disease it is only going to get worse, much worse. The data tells us that it will take on epidemic proportions. Right now, there…
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THIS IS A NEW ERA IN ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA RESEARCH! Anytime I can bring awareness to Alzheimer’s Research I’m all in. It’s a disease that was thrust upon my family when my mom was diagnosed in 2011. In 2013 we realized it would better for her to come and live with us. We struggled and grieved for everything…
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Well folks it’s coming down to the wire! Oct. 18th is the Greenville, SC WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S I’ve jumped in a lake on a cold Sunday morning in my pajamas to try to get you to donate. If you haven’t seen this you can see it here. I’ve written about my mom’s and my…
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With momma, she began calling me over and over telling me the same things that she had told me in the first phone call. It wasn’t until she had put lightbulbs in the freezer instead of the pantry that I had my first uh-oh moment. She had called me complaining that we had left them…
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