The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Caregiving is hard no matter what. Alzheimer’s caregivers, however, have an especially difficult job. Not only do people with Alzheimer’s disease have high care needs, they can also be combative, moody, and forget who you are. Giving your all to a loved one’s care only to feel unappreciated for everything you do is frustrating at…
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Being responsible for the health and well-being of a loved one can make you forget to take care of yourself. But when your health is at risk, so is the health of your loved one. What is caregiver burnout? Caregiver burnout is the experience of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion from caring for someone. The…
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A person’s ability to string together words to create sentences and communicate is one of the earliest skills that are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Those that look after people with Alzheimer’s will notice that patients struggle with finding the words to express themselves. They do try and communicate with you but they fail to do…
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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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This post was originally written in Jan of 2015 but has been reworked. I hope you enjoy it I’m going to tell you a secret. I really had myself stressed out wondering how my mom was going to react once the new grandbabies arrived. She tends to get jealous over the other relationships in my life….
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The physical toll of caregiving can be quite high if you are not prepared for it. Being a caregiver is both a physical and an emotionally challenging role and it can last for many years. Keeping yourself healthy is one of the best things you can do for you and your loved one. There are several…
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