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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and How Family Caregivers Can Help
When you learn that your senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be feeling a lot of mixed emotions. You might feel sad, angry, and confused. You might also feel relieved that their condition has been discovered early enough and that you have time to find ways to help them. On the…
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Allison’s Gambit Feels Like A Memoir! Book Review & Giveaway!
As someone who lived and cared for my mom who had Alzheimer’s, I learned very quickly that guilt would be my closest companion. It’s inevitable that those emotions become intertwined with sadness and sometimes even anger. The guilt comes from the feelings of: Not doing enough Not doing things correctly Dreaming about an afterlife Anger…
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Preserving Memories With a Loved One—Questions to Ask Before it’s Too Late
Most of us think we have more time than we actually do. Dementia may seem to move slowly, but its stealth blindsides us when suddenly our loved one can’t remember important dates, events, or people. So many times, after my mom passed, I wished I’d asked her about this person or that event. She lost…
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Tips for Being an Effective Caregiver When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer’s and Addiction Issues
The emotional toll of being a caregiver to a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease is hard enough. But when your loved one is struggling with addiction, it seems the bar is raised a few levels higher. Not only are you caring for someone who’s losing memory, coordination, and mental function daily, you’re also taking…
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How-To Tips and Tricks that Make Your Home Safe and Comforting for Someone With Alzheimer’s
Visit The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver for more insights, information, and support on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge for everyone — not only the Alzheimer’s patient but also their caregivers and loved ones. One of the biggest things to consider is how to…
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The Ultimate Resource Guide – Understanding Dementia for Caregivers: Types, Signs, and Treatments
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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Tips for Caregivers Keeping Track of Medications
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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Signs Your Elderly Loved One Needs to Stop Driving
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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How To Talk To Your Parents About An Live-In Caregiver
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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