Part of Our Past (a poem on Alzheimer’s)
Blue as the color, that no one considers, Bland as can be, but no hint of being bitter, The sounds that are heard are just another sound passed, All the sounds of the birds...
Category: Caregiving
Taking Care of You – Part 2: The Physical You
The Physical You For caregivers, just like being proactive is helpful in reducing mental stress, thinking preventatively is a vital step to ensure your physical well-being. Caregivers often forget there are inherent dangers to...
Taking Care of You – Part 1: The Mental You
Taking Care of You As a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease you will likely hear many words of advice that start or end with, “don’t forget to take care of yourself.” Hmmmm.. .supportive...
On a personal note… (Pam Vickerson)
I was living in San Jose, California when my parents visited from Arizona to help take care of me while I was recovering from surgery. My dad was driving me to a medical appointment...
Caregiver Corner: Late Stage Care
The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease may last from several weeks to several years. As the disease advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required. It’s during this time that many families will make some...
Alzheimer’s basics: How to answer 5 common Alzheimer’s questions
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s a broad term that describes a wide range of symptoms, including memory loss or thinking problems that are severe...
New Alzheimer’s Association guidelines: How do physicians assess cognitive impairment?
Effective January 1, 2011, the Affordable Care Act (the health care reform law) added a new Medicare benefit, the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). The AWV is like a check-up or physical exam. Physicians are...
What a difference a year makes!
What a difference a year has made in our journey with Alzheimer’s. At this time last year, John was able to care for himself. He could make lunch, walk the dog and do a...
