Monthly Archives: September 2016

Immovable Faith of a Caregiver

I believe there is this thing called now faith, which is different than past faith or future faith. It is faith for the here and now. For example, it is one thing to believe that God saved your soul way back then, which would be past faith. It is another thing to believe that one […]

Why is life so good now, When things are so bad?

It is a paradox to me how we can be so happy and peaceful, while going through a trial and a lifestyle that most people would look at and say, “No way, not me. I could never do that, not even for one day!” After all, I did lose my wife. Oh sure, she is […]

Finding the old life again: Part 2

I should clarify at this point that her 100 words aren’t really 100 words. Even though she can in fact say 100 words when prompted, it was very difficult (if not impossible) to spontaneously say most of them. For example, the word that she can most often easily speak is the word no. However, if […]

Heart Failure in the Elderly

In heart failure, the heart cannot pump enough blood through the body. The heart cannot fill with enough blood or pump with enough force, or both. Heart failure develops over time as the pumping action of the heart gets weaker. It can affect the right, the left, or both sides of the heart. Heart failure […]

Is It Early Signs of Dementia Or Just Aging?

Recognizing the signs of normal aging vs. signs of dementia can be helpful in knowing when it may be time to seek the help of a medical professional. Here are some signs to look out for: Signs of Normal Aging Body and brain slow down Intelligence remains stable Less mentally and physically flexible Takes longer […]