The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
As a caregiver, keeping track of medications isn’t always the easiest task. Having to remember what time to give your loved one their pills, keeping up with refills, and making sure to record any side effects or symptoms can be a lot to manage. Medication management is extremely important to ensure any drugs that are…
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Seniors who continue to drive their vehicles love the perks that they get from driving. It allows them to stay active and updated with what’s happening around them. Driving also makes them feel they have a purpose; that they are not neglected and alone. However, there will come a time when driving becomes too risky…
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It’s no secret that as we age, we have less energy and need extra help here and there. But when you live with Dementia, the level of care needed can quickly increase, especially in the latter stages of a diagnosis. Dementia is ever prevalent in the UK as close to one million people live with…
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A person with Alzheimer’s disease lives in a world of confusion and fear. They are aware of the changes that are going on within them. They just don’t know what to do with the information. It is up to us, as their caregivers, to help them. Making sure that they feel loved is the most…
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Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that only affects the elderly, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can develop in people who are still as young as their late 40s. If you’re a caregiver to someone that has Alzheimer’s and can’t work anymore you can help them file a claim for Social…
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A healthy mouth is very important for overall health. In addition to nutritional concerns, gum disease can lead to heart disease as well as a host of other medical issues including stroke, digestion trouble, and infection. For Alzheimer’s patients, a loss of functions can include the inability to care properly for one’s teeth and…
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Looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be an all-consuming, physically, and emotionally demanding journey. Seeing your loved one’s functional and cognitive abilities diminish overtime is heartbreaking, but the process of caring for a family member with dementia can also bring you a lot of joy and personal…
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these digital brain training games are specially designed for the purpose of improving brain function, you can track, record, and account for your progress over time.
About 30 percent of adults over the age of 65 struggle with hearing loss, and that percentage increases to 55 percent for adults over 80 years old. While hearing loss itself is often not immediately life-threatening, research shows a startlingly strong correlation between hearing loss and dementia. While aging is a risk factor for both…
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For people living with dementia, taking care of their own dental and oral health often prove to be a challenge. With the way dementia causes problems with their thinking, behavior, and memory, those diagnosed with it will likely fail to remember to brush their teeth or even use a toothbrush as their condition progresses. If…
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