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“Home sweet home” as the saying goes; but if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s who insists home is somewhere other than where he or she is currently living, what do you do? Unfortunately, when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, this is an all too common […]
Introduce the topic of “dementia” at your next summer party and you’ll find the mood quickly turns from happy to heavy-hearted. We’ve long been told (and perhaps witnessed firsthand) all of the negative connotations and associations that go along with the disease. And since there is still not a cure, it’s only natural that a […]
If only providing dementia care for a loved came with a handbook, rather than the trial-and-error-and-trial-again method so many of us are faced with. The different phases of the disease that have to be worked through make it even more complex; the moment we begin to feel moderately adept at handling one phase, we’re on […]
Mom seems to be a bit perplexed nowadays. Yesterday evening, she inadvertently used salt instead of sugar in her well known chocolate chip cookie recipe. She called the dog by my brother’s name. And she misplaced her handbag, only to find it in the medicine cabinet. Is it possible she’s developing Alzheimer’s disease or another […]
Those providing senior care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most challenging is the change in temperament – the Jekyll and Hyde transformation from that sweet, gentle person into an angry, offensive bully. […]
Families touched by Alzheimer’s know how challenging even the simplest activities can become. Getting ready to leave the house, explaining where you’re going, and handling fear or confusion along the way can transform a basic appointment into an emotionally draining event. A new treatment for Alzheimer’s, however, promises to make life a little easier. The […]
There comes a point in caregiving when the nights feel too long, the days too uncertain, and the “what ifs” start piling up. What if something happens when no one’s there? What if this just becomes too much to manage alone? For many families, that’s when the concept of live-in care enters the conversation. Live-in […]
No one hands you a manual for this. You try your best. You stay calm, keep reading, follow your gut. But Alzheimer’s has a way of rewriting the rules just when you think you’re getting the hang of it. What worked yesterday might not work today. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and sometimes heartbreaking. Here’s the good […]
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