Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
When we can’t remember what happened in the past, we lose a “sense of time.” A “sense of time” is formed by multiple memories which create an “internal clock” that tells us when it’s time to get up, go to work, have lunch or go to bed. We do all these things because we’ve formed [...]
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, date and time. As I look back now, I can hardly believe that I was so annoyed because she couldn’t remember [...]
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 [...]
