The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Millions of families trust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home facility and, in doing so, rely daily on the accuracy and attentive care of the nurses, nurses’ aides, living managers, and other members of the staff. A large majority of the residents at long-term care facilities take prescribed medication to…
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Do you consider yourself not worth the effort for cybercriminals to hack? Well, think again! While the high-profile cyber breaches at multinational corporations might be getting the limelight, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting private individuals like you and your loved ones at home, in schools, libraries, and even in hospitals. In 2020, 155.8 million individuals were…
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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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Thank you SEIU for sponsoring this post! Most caregivers have a similar experience as me. My moment was walking into my mom’s house and finding piles of pills all over the place. She had gotten her meds out but had forgotten them somewhere along the way. The next epiphany I had was, “I…
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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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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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You don’t have to shell out a ton of money every month to a fancy gym to stay physically fit! You don’t even have to stick to those latest juice cleanse trends. Instead, completing a workout as simple as a walk around the block or a relaxing yoga session can be a great way…
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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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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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