Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
One of the most frustrating things about caring for an aging parent or parents, is getting adult brothers and sisters to help. When you’re the only caregiver for someone, handling the burden alone can be overwhelming emotionally. The reasons for failure by other family members to step-up and help are numerous and varied. I remember [...]
Everyone knows it’s difficult to care for someone when they’re illwhether they be young or old. But caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease presents special challenges that you don’t see with other forms of caring. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can mean watching a dearly loved family member slowly slip away and forget your very [...]
People with dementia are often frightened and alone, even if they’re right there with you. That’s because they may not have the memory information to remind them they know you. And life itself has become difficult. by Author: Frena-Gray Davidson “I wonder sometimes if having dementia is like one of those UFO stories. There you [...]
A Two Part series written by Author: David Crumrine at the Caring Space Part One – Caregiver Stress and How to Avoid it An organization that connects caregivers and care seekers, providing an easy and affordable resource for families seeking care for friends/loved ones and caregivers seeking employment. Part Two – Caregiver Stress and How [...]
A Two Part series written by Author: David Crumrine at the Caring Space Part Two – Caregiver Stress and How to Avoid it An organization that connects caregivers and care seekers, providing an easy and affordable resource for families seeking care for friends/loved ones and caregivers seeking employment. Part One – Caregiver Stress and How [...]
Caretaker Burnout – Preventing Giving From Draining Your Energy Written by: Dee Cohen As a licensed social worker and certified yoga teacher, Dee is interested in holistic health solutions for the body and mind. The term caretaker-burnout is usually used when referring to someone who has the responsibility of taking care of someone else who [...]
