Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Before Mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she lived alone and called me first thing every morning to ask what day it was. Actually, she often called 5 or 6 times every morning to learn the day and date. As I look back now, I can hardly believe that I was so annoyed because she couldn’t remember to [...]
Once Mom entered the Group Home, my brothers and I often took turns signing her out for an afternoon visit and lunch outside the nursing home confines. While she still had her physical health, she loved strolling through the shopping mall and visiting the food court. Since my brother was a bachelor, Mom found no [...]
As the Alzheimer’s or Dementia sufferer nears middle stage, they are no longer able to read the hands on a clock and understand how to tell time. I’ve listed several Digital Watches and Digital Clocks which enable the patient to tell time more easily. One of the earliest tests for signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s [...]
