The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Taking Care of Yourself As an Alzheimer’s Caregiver According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease affects more than 5.5 million people in the USA alone. Although the disease generally affects adults older than 65, up to 5% of all individuals diagnosed are in their 40’s or 50’s. It can be difficult to obtain an accurate…
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Regular, nutritious meals are essential for good health at any age but may become a challenge for people with Alzheimer’s. It’s a condition which affects people differently, resulting in various nutritional challenges. For example, 58% of people with dementia forget to eat, while 54% forget they’ve already eaten and then eat again, a study by…
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In 2016, 3450 deaths were caused as a result of distracted driving. While anyone can lose concentration while at the wheel, those with neurological conditions are at a higher risk. When you find out a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s there are plenty of changes that have to be made, but have you thought…
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Every day, 10,000 American baby boomers turn 65 according to a Chicago Tribune report. Over 50% of them will sooner or later require long-term care due to conditions like Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, experts say that there’s just not enough caregivers to handle this increasing demand. This means that even if you had the money to pay for quality care,…
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Every 67 seconds, someone discovers that a close relative has received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. For many, the news can come as a shock and be overwhelming. The young, fit and mentally active parent who raised you has suddenly been diagnosed with an age-related condition, which is currently incurable. At this time, it is important to stay calm,…
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It is often said that the greatest loss faced by a person with Alzheimer’s, is that of their precious memories: the moments that marked their life, for good and bad. It can be just as painful, however, to lose the memory of one’s beliefs: the value systems and sense of spirituality that gave rise to…
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There are over 5.5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the US, and millions more people who help to care for them. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be very rewarding, but it can also be a difficult job due to memory gaps and personality shifts. There are also lots of things that a…
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Across the United States, over 11 million people provide unpaid care to those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. This takes a huge toll on their lives as well as those of their loved ones. Making the care possible requires not only a big heart and a lot of effort but planning. The central element to planning…
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