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As youngsters get ready to return to school (and some schools already have started), there may be apprehension. Grace at Kids Health Notes has some tips and resources for parents and children that may help make this day easier and even enjoyable.
Do you have any suggestions or helpful resources for going back to school that work […]
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Tea time is a sharing time so I’ll be sharing my thoughts and those of readers who contribute through their comments. We’re sitting down to a “virtual” tea party and finding encouragement from one another in the Alzheimer’s caregiver journey.
Dixie left this message, and I think many of you can relate:
I am a nurse at an Alzheimer’s […]
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When Alzheimer’s patients can’t communicate, it often becomes very difficult to tell when they’re in pain, when they don’t understand, or when they’re being obstinate. Are there any clues or signs we should look for?
Marijke Durning, of Help My Hurt, has some suggestions:
You need to be observant and pick up on body and nonverbal cues; some […]
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Finding opportunities for summer fun (vacations, days at the beach, barbeques with friends, attending the latest movie) often seem limited for Alzheimer’s caregivers. They’re tied to the home caring for a person they find it difficult to take out with them. Or it requires a great deal of work to plan and accomplish, whether you’re […]
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Do you refuse to let siblings and others care for your parent or spouse because you think there will be negative effects?
Do you complain about the stress and strain of caring for an Alzheimer’s family member, yet won’t look into respite care and continually find reasons why it won’t work?
In other words…Are You a Caregiver […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is not always an isolated diagnosis. You may be dealing with other illnesses and disabilities as well. One of these could be breast cancer which the patient may have encountered before Alzheimer’s. Or she could have developed it while her memory was fading.
Also, often the caregiver and/or other family members have health problems., which makes the […]
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Have you considered a home business so you can afford to stay home to care for your Alzheimer’s family member? Perhaps you already have one. Are you knowledgeable about home business taxes?
Jean Murray, at Small Business Boomers, has a great post with information and resources concerning what the IRS (Internal Revenue Service in the US) considers […]
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Christmas in July has become a popular event, whether you’re doing crafts, desiring an outing to a holiday shop (they’ve become very popular and often carry many other craft items), or simply want to start preparing early so your life doesn’t become too frantic in December with balancing caregiving responsibilities with family activities.
At my Quilting […]
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In the post, For Alzheimer’s Caregivers Considering an At-Home or eBay Income, I mention Suzanne Wells and her new blog at b5media, eShopOwner.com.
Suzanne has offered some additional insights for Alzheimer’s Notes’ readers:
eBay is becoming more and more popular for the “sandwich” generation who are looking for additional means to bring extra income into the home, […]
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Your Alzheimer’s parent or spouse requires more and more care, so you find it difficult to juggle caregiving and your job. Or you simply need extra income to pay the additional bills caregiving entails.
If you’re considering online or eBay businesses, check out the helpful information at the new blog at b5media’s Business Channel, eShopOwner.com, by […]
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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