Alzheimer’s Caregiver Guest Blogger, Lisa Hirsch
My mom has had Alzheimer’s disease for probably the last five to seven years. It’s hard to actually know when the disease got a hold of her. There were certainly things that my mom said and did that stared me right in my face that I seemed to have ignored. Or should I say I…
Caregiver Wellness: Centenarians May Not Be Depressed
If a person reaches 100 years of age, they have a lot of living to reflect on from over the years—both good and bad. And sometimes nostalgia can lead to depression when life’s changes and limitations, including energy level and companionship, are not what the person remembers and desires from days gone by. And this…
The Cycle of Life: From Daycare to Adult Daycare
Childhood seems like it takes forever. Days drag, months slowly go by—and then a year is gone. This same process goes on and on, for what seems like eternity. But when we get older, time seems to travel at a different continuum. You blink and it’s a new year. It has been over a decade…
Love and Aging: The Notebook Encapsulates Both
With Valentines Day around the corner, I am dedicating this post to one of the great love stories of the past decade. The Notebook brings up some great points about dealing with dementia, aging and the beauty of caregiving for a loved one. The ‘older’ Noah, played by James Garner, does a fabulous job of…
Medical Emergency ~ Being Prepared as a Caregiver
Are you prepared for the possibility of a medical emergency for either yourself or a loved one? Collecting and writing down some important information could make a world of difference in the outcome of a difficult situation. After talking to a dear friend who was recently in an auto accident, I have put together a list on what a health…
Cultural Diversity and Caregiving
When I was much younger and working as a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) I had an inspiring and mind-opening experience while on a shift with another CNA of Native American descent, Alice. As a cultural norm, out of a show of respect, she did not look people in the eye. From my Caucasian North American (N.W.) perspective… when people look…
