Welcome to my blog,
(which is no longer in chronological order, so the times and events don’t quite make sense. But they all happened exactly as they’re written.)
It’s not all about friendship and hard times. There’s a “Fun” category, humor being essential to joy, and my favorite to write, “Reflections.” Comment and contribute!
The Importance of Caregiver Wellbeing
If you have recently joined the ranks of those who act as a primary caregiver for a loved one, such as a senior parent with Alzheimer’s or some other condition requiring care, you are not alone. Due to astronomical senior housing costs and increased longevity, families are increasingly taking on the caregiving role. And this trend is only poised to continue with senior populations expected to increase to 71 million by 2030.
Creating a Safe Home for Someone with Alzheimer’s
You’ve decided to become a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, but what comes next? Alzheimer’s care isn’t as simple as tending to an illness or injury, and there’s no way of knowing exactly what day-to-day life with Alzheimer’s disease is going to look like. However, there’s one thing all Alzheimer’s caregivers know for certain: At some point, their family member is going to require live-in care.