The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
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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As an adult, living at home with your parents comes with its own set of challenges. With an aging population and a growing number of Americans coming back home to live with their parents, it’s important to know how to set boundaries so that you can live in peace. Luckily, there are quite a few…
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Because of my disease I have medicines that are necessary every day and night, the problem is another part of my disease affects my memory at times. That is a scary mistake that could end badly and I don’t suffer from dementia, mine is more of a brain fog that comes and goes. I think…
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Video games – they’re not just for teenagers and millennials anymore. It seems that seniors have been getting in on the fun in the last few years. Despite the ever-present stigma that older adults don’t understand technology, the market stats point otherwise. These people are going hard and having the time of their life, late…
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It’s no secret that caring for loved ones as they age can come with many responsibilities as well as new situations to navigate. While, preparing for senior living and planning for the future might seem intimidating, sticking to an aging parents checklist can help ensure the comfort and happiness of parents as they get older….
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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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Every stage of life brings worries with it. When you were in your twenties, you probably stressed about advancing your career. When you were in your thirties and forties, your main concern may have been raising a family. As you move beyond 50, you will face new concerns. US News & World Report reveals that…
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We all dream of it — the day we’ll finally be able to step out of the office building (hopefully forever) and have the time and freedom to do whatever we want to do. Friends will throw retirement parties and celebrate this huge milestone, but when they ask what you’re going to do with your…
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