Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Should Grandpa with Alzheimer’s attend the wedding? Whether or not a Person with Alzheimer’s will be included in a large family gathering depends on the person, the Stage of Alzheimer’s, the event, and family interactions with the person who has Alzheimer’s. Sometimes the person with Alzheimer’s may prefer to stay home. Don’t be surprised if [...]
When my mom came to live with me, I changed her primary care physician to my own personal doctor. His office was near-by and I was already familiar with office and staff. Shortly afterwards, I phoned for an appointment so Dr. Smith could meet Mom and assess her stage of Alzheimer’s. Not wanting to speak [...]
Does the Alzheimer’s sufferer invent memories– or just lie? The main problem with Alzheimer’s or Dementia is that the sufferer looks so good. By looking at them, you would never know they have a problem. They don’t look sick. They don’t have a cold, or runny nose, or high fever. They look so normal that [...]
One of the sadder consequence of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia sufferers failing memory is that by middle-stage they are so deep in denial about their own situation that they can easily convince others that all is fine. They learn to compensate for their failing memory long before a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia has been [...]
In the land of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, sometimes strange things happen that you may never understand! My Mom was a shopper. She had always been a shopper. Once Mom came to live with us, we had a “pretend” shopping trip at least once a week. She couldn’t stand for long periods because of an arthritic [...]
Alzheimer’s and Violent behavior – Why it happens and What to do Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s become angry and aggressive. It may not happen often but occasionally some people become unruly and want to strike out. It happens for different reasons and should be handled accordingly. Reasons why this may happen to your loved one: [...]
When Mom’s second husband passed away, I rushed to be at her side. She was in her late 70′s and I wasn’t sure how well she would cope with this tragedy. Her husband had been in good health, a slight asthmatic problem, but nothing more serious. When he suddenly collapsed after surgery, it was learned [...]
I’ve told this story so many times and I still smile as I tell it now and remember Mom’s surprise when we opened all those containers of Cottage Cheese in her refrigerator. On one of our customary grocery shopping runs, Mom reminded me that she needed to buy fruit. Lots of fruit! She said the [...]
