The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
This post was originally written in 2014, but it was updated because it’s so relevant today. Mom hasn’t had a good today either, must be something in the air. She has asked me the same two questions all day. I am trying to interpret them, I am just not coming up with anything. I bought…
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It’s hard to deny the impact the pandemic has had on our lives. It has changed the way we work, study, and interact with our close ones. Unfortunately, older people are more vulnerable, and they are at higher risk of complications from the coronavirus. Therefore, they had to make significant changes in their lifestyle to…
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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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Safety isn’t rocket science, it is basically just plain old common sense, but you only know what you know and I learn new things every single day. It’s one of the joys of living. So is independence and there are small things that you can do in your home today that could save you a…
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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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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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As you age, it often becomes more appealing to live somewhere that requires little effort to take care of. Somewhere you aren’t responsible for repairs if something goes wrong or maybe even somewhere where you aren’t in charge of mowing the lawn. While renting may not have been ideal in your younger years,…
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Daily life becomes a challenge during old age. Accomplishing even the most basic tasks can be difficult and troublesome for the elderly. Luckily, advancements in technology for seniors are changing the face of aging. New solutions in consumer technologies have drastically improved the quality of life for seniors, allowing many of them to…
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Maintaining good health is a priority for everyone, but it’s especially critical for seniors. Older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions than younger ones. Further, they may be more susceptible to developing other issues. Seniors who embraced healthy habits earlier in life may find it relatively easy to maintain them, but others…
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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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