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Taking care of the caregivers, or caregivers taking time for themselves, becomes extremely important during the holiday season. The task of caregiving often involved more than anyone ever imagined, as related in the AARP magazine article, Caring for the Caregiver, by Sheree Crute.
A cascade of studies in recent years has shown that caregivers stand at particular […]
Don’t think you’ll ever be interviewed? Never say “Never!”
With Alzheimer’s so prominently in the news, caregivers and administrators may find themselves the subject of interviews. Those who write about Alzheimer’s and caregiving often are in the news or interviewed online.
The next question…“What do I do if someone wants to interview me?”
You’ll find 5 great tips […]
In his post, When a Caregiver Says Goodbye to Summer, at caregivingblog.com, the author tells how he and his family gave up their summer activities (and other activities for three years) because his mother, who had dementia and lived with them, couldn’t join them. Then he reflects whether it was the right thing to do as he […]
According to a new article at AARP “…caregivers stand at particular risk for a host of mental and physical illnesses, many of which have roots in stress, exhaustion, and self-neglect.” The article, entitled ‘Caring for the Caregiver’, looks at the current situation facing over 20 million caregiving households in America.
The article is only one part […]
Carol O’Dell visits us today at Alzheimer’s Notes to share her thoughts concerning Mothering Mother, a humorous and heartbreaking memoir about caring for her mother who developed Parkinson’s disease and a heart condition. Carol faced situations many of us have in caring for a family member afflicted with Alzheimer’s. The world of caregiving […]
Caring for a parent or spouse stricken with Alzheimer’s, a stroke, or some other medical condition presents a challenge for family members. Sometimes this is solved agreeably with everyone contributing their share. In other cases, there is great deal of controversy, often with one family member providing most of the care.
At the San Luis Obispo County […]
Inheritances and wills have torn many families apart. Family caregiving done for monetary reasons or money expectations can often be disappointing, when done for love can be rewarding with rich memories.
However, it’s difficult to think that way when you may have been promised something for your work, yet find the patient’s will states otherwise…a will made […]
Music is important in the Alzheimer’s world, both for the patient and for caregivers. It’s relaxing, buoys your mood, boosts your spirit and is something you can share. I saw Mother, when I didn’t think she was comprehending the world around her, tap her hand on the arm of her chair to the rhythm of music. Other […]
It excites me when I see young people taking an interest in Alzheimer’s disease, both from the research aspect and the caregiving role. This would indicate to me that we are rasising a young generation who care and are concerned about others.
When I read Liz’s post mentioning Melanie Kabinoff and her research with earthworms to aid […]
Here’s a video well worth watching. Filmed by the grandson of an Alzheimer’s patient, it show the face of Alzheimer’s disease in a humorous, factual, and heart touching way.
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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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