The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
The idea of losing one’s memory—or watching a loved one or patient go through this for the first time—is likely frightening to most people. While most types of dementia—though not all—are incurable, there are ways to recognize the signs early, stave off or slow progression, and care for yourself and those with dementia as the…
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THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2018 BUT WAS UPDATED ON 6/22/2021 While this article exposes the relationship between alcohol and dementia, it is important to first have a basic understanding of dementia, its causes, and symptoms as well as taking a closer look at alcohol and its relationship with dementia. Basically, dementia is a…
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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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THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2018 BUT WAS UPDATED ON 6/21/2021 Neuroplasticity. You’ve probably heard of it, perhaps when someone mentioned something about “rewiring the brain.” It’s a fancy term that describes our brain’s flexibility. Essentially, it refers to the brain’s ability to reorganize, both physically and in terms of functionality, driven by environment,…
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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 POST WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2014 BUT WAS UPDATED ON 6/21/2021 I have so much to learn about Alzheimer’s Disease. For instance, did you know that there are 7 different stages to determine the severity of the disease? This is something I was unfamiliar with and wanted to learn more about. I’ve read several…
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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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