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What can one write in six words to express their life? Carol O’Dell, author of Mothering Mother and More, tagged me for this meme, Is Your Life a Six Word Memoir?
What words can I use? This would vary at different stages in my life. I can include experiences now that I didn’t several years ago.
Wife, […]
The SW Iowa News has been running an interesting four part series on Alzheimer’s Disease.
Part 1: Time Works against Alzheimer’ s patients, families
Part II: The Science of Alzheimer’s
Part III: Children typically become caregivers.
Part IV: Finding Help while there’s still time
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“Come on, Mary, catch the ball,” the nurse called to my mother. I was surprised to see her grin and reach out to hold the lightweight ball that landed in her lap as she sat in her wheel chair.This was exercise time at the nursing home and their activities often consisted of tossing the soft […]
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As I was responding to comments on the post about repetitive questions, I agreed that, yes, Alzheimer’s victims certainly can ask a question over and over and try one’s patience. By the end of the day, the caregiver can be worn out.
However, I realized, this reminded me, too, of when my daughter and then grandchildren were small […]
I wrote about artist William Utermolen’s world exhibition of Alzheimer’s painting back in January. His work was about to be seen at a gallery in Sacromento.
If, like me, you were unable to see the exhibition, you can now see part of it on this video…
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Are you a caregiver having to deal with challenging behaviors ?
Then you should check out this great new resource I found.
It’s called the Challenging Behaviors Index and provides ideas and advice on how to deal with the varying difficult behaviors that can confront you.
The index is broken down into categories such as
- activities
- […]
I’ve been wandering around the National Institute of Aging website today. It’s an amazing resource for anyone dealing with an aging parent, are aging themselves, want to know about healthy aging, caregiving, and of course diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Here’s a list of online publications that the NIA have put together about Alzheimer’s disease.
Acute Hospitalization and […]
A series of personal Alzheimer’s experiences put together by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Sue
Daphne
Peter
Sheila
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As spring arrives (at least in the U.S.), caregivers may be looking for a change of pace. This often means finding something new to do at home with their Alzheimer’s family member or by themselves as they have a spare moment.
Arts and crafts often can furnish that break from the routine and frustration. Check out […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email], and Liz Lewis, RN for b5media.
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