Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Mother knows best –or Does she? Alzheimer’s changes everything Caring for a parent who has Alzheimer’s, is one of the most demanding jobs you’ll ever have. It isn’t manual labor with heavy lifting and strenuous exertion, but rather an emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows every day of the week. As the only daughter, I [...]
For sufferers of Alzheimer’s or Dementia memory-loss, medication is not a top priority. They are not neglectful of their health, but simply unable to remember when they last took medication. Eventually, they may forget they need medication at all. Before my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she lived alone and took several medications daily. One [...]
We’ve had numerous conversations about this topic, I know. I always try to cover everything, but still worry there’s some nasty hazard I’ve forgotten to mention– Last week, we discussed all the ways to make our homes as near to hazard-free as possible. Yet, there’s always the accident that no one expects, especially if your [...]
