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STROKE OR ALZHEIMER’S? 25 Aug 2013 | 09:56 am
Again Mary was our determined, independent auntie although not quite so energetic. Nevertheless, even with our more constant vigil and conferences with Mary Ann we knew changes would have to be made. ...
WILL ALZHEIMER’S BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY-TREE? 18 Aug 2013 | 09:37 am
Alzheimer's has long been part of our family-tree. With Ken’s parents Rose and Nick, and my own mother there had been nothing as dramatic which, so completely, captured our undivided attention. Only t...
Alzheimer’s, Caregivers and Friendship 11 Aug 2013 | 09:29 am
RENEWING AN OLD ALZHEIMER’S FRIEND August 9, 2013 — Our family relationship with Ken’s caregivers has resulted in deep friendships. Their warm and caring nature and concern have put them way beyond si...
STAGES OF ALZHEIMERS AND BLOGGING 4 Aug 2013 | 07:45 am
BLOGGING HELPS ME REMEMBER THE STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S August 2, 2013 — I read other people’s blogs following their experiences in caregiving and some of the unintentional antics their loved one does as...
DECISIONS AND IN-HOME ALZHEIMER’S CARE 27 Jul 2013 | 10:23 pm
Still, it is prudent for anyone who is in charge of an in-home alzheimer's care, needs to have a Plan B. While I don’t have a reason for placing Ken in a facility in the immediate future, there are fo...
ENCOURAGE FAMILY MEMBER VISITS WITH LOVED ONES 21 Jul 2013 | 02:15 am
By guest blogger Julia Chubarova Every so often I have an opportunity to exchange a blog from another source. Julia is a member of the staff at Autumn Grove Cottage, a care facility specializing in c...
A CAREGIVER’S HOLIDAY AT THE COUNTY FAIR 14 Jul 2013 | 07:33 am
We ate, flirted with a clown and both confessed we had a great time at the County Fair. She shopped till she dropped and I brought some of the past into the present and rejoiced. The post A CAREGIVER...
ALZHEIMER’S AND CHINESE FOOD 6 Jul 2013 | 05:03 pm
Little by little those small forgettings and confused incidents, as simple as trying to pay the bill for Chinese food, were becoming more and more frequent. Alzheimer’s was slowly but surely increasin...
Alzheimer’s Caregiving, the Blues and Depression 30 Jun 2013 | 10:02 am
Outside it’s just dark and gloomy with no smell or feel of rain in the air, and after Ken was settled in bed and Ben gone for the day I began to match the weather. I abandoned my plans of doing someth...
THE TANGERINE TREE AND ALZHEIMER’S 24 Jun 2013 | 01:10 am
June 21, 2013 — I squeezed Ken a glass of juice today. “Hummm,” he hummed. He is no longer much for conversations as Alzheimer’s continues to ravage his brain, but his hummm said a lot to me – he like...
