There are so many difficult situations people face as caregivers of people who have Alzheimer’s. Some are harder to accept than others. Here are three that are among the most difficult of all: If the person no longer recognizes you If the person loses the ability to talk If it’s time to engage hospice care […]
There is great confusion about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. The confusion is felt on the part of patients, family members, the media, and even health care providers. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably as many people believe that one means the other. In fact, the distinction between the two diseases often causes confusion on the […]
As a caregiver, we totally commit ourselves to caring for another person who no longer functions as they once did in the normal scheme of life. We move in with them or move them to us. We become so involved with the care of that person out of love that we ourselves are removed from […]
A developing number of seniors today confront the trouble of rest issue, usually alluded to as sleep deprivation or insomnia. Up to 30% of the elderly experience rare rest designs, apnea (the stoppage of breath), and awakening too soon.
Caregivers struggle with their occupations consistently. As one issue is solved, another test arise. At the point when caregivers figures deal with an elderly relative, the parts are reversed.These ideas can get you in the right “mentality” for caregiving – and we hope make your life somewhat less demanding.
