Have you started noticing little things around your parents’ home that indicate they might be in need of help? If you’ve ever approached them on the subject, you know how difficult it can be. It’s hard for the both of you to accept that it may be time for a little help. Here are 7 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cell phones seemed to be a ‘hot’ item this holiday season. Half the people on the planet now have cell phones; only 3 billion more to go. I believe I saw more ads for new cell phones and upgraded cell phone services than any other item. I had no idea that ‘3G’ meant ‘Third Generation;’ [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )You’ve got cancer. It’s a heart attack. She has Alzheimer’s. Each day, people across the globe are hearing these phrases for the first time. After the initial shock wears off, reality sets in. Who’s going to drive her to the doctor’s office every week? Who’s going to keep her house clean? Who’s going to make [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )More than 27 million caregivers provide care for a family member, averaging about 20 hours of care each week. And this trend is only going to increase as baby boomers age. If you find yourself in a caregiving role, the most important thing you can do is take care of yourself. You owe it to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, both you and your loved one are coming to terms with what you can and can’t do. As Alzheimer’s progresses, your responsibilities as a caregiver will also increase. Here are some tips to help you. A person with Alzheimer’s may become frustrated when they can’t perform simple tasks. Schedule [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The days are long. Often there is no message of “thanks” or “I appreciate you”. In fact at times it can be down right difficult to make it through the day. The life of a caregiver can be all consuming. In fact family caregivers suffer from major depression much more frequently than the rest of [...]
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