The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
When you’re a long-distance caregiver, it can be difficult to stay involved in your loved one’s life. There are so many things you can miss out on, even if you’re careful about staying in touch, and having another connection to them can help ease your mind, especially if they are very ill or have health…
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Are You Familiar With These Five Alzheimer’s Resources? Although the exact number is unknown, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that nearly eleven million Americans are providing care for a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. They also estimate that this voluntary group contributes around eighteen billion hours of care per year, totaling $234 billion of unpaid…
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While some safety laws have good intentions, they can cause issues for particular groups of people, like the disabled community. There are even certain amenities that completely exclude people with limited abilities, which is a major cause for concern. Unfortunately, those with physical and mental impairments are some of the most marginalized people in our…
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Those Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia Are Seven Times More Likely to Experience Negative Health Implications, According to New Survey from Home Care Assistance New research reveals the emotional cost of America’s most expensive disease Today Home Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, released a study they commissioned through Research…
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Starting from the early days of human civilization, people has been using trees, plants, flowers, floral extracts, and their oils for beauty and health applications. Nowadays, various essential oils are available in the market that offers a myriad range of benefits to skin, hair, and other body parts. Have you ever heard about Ylang…
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I feel that we have to be vigilant in our efforts to not only look after our loved ones but to also be aware of the predators out there trying to take advantage of them. I first became aware that this happens often when I stayed a month at my mom’s apartment after she had her…
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