#Alzheimers Caregiver

[advancedhealthcareinstitute]

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder, profoundly impacts individuals and their loved ones. As part of the healthcare training program in Tamarac, Florida, understanding this condition is vital for effective caregiving. Alzheimer’s affects memory, thinking, and behavior, making daily tasks increasingly challenging. For caregivers, knowledge and empathy are crucial in providing compassionate and effective support.

[dementiadad]

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[felinefaytale2]

Mom is having issues with what is called 'sundowners' syndrum. This is not uncommon with dementia patients. The level at which it presents can be subtle or loud and strong (sometimes violent). Mark selected some music through the new TiVo earlier. We have used music as a soother with some of the cats at the shelter. One of the music channels that Mark saved was a Calming Pet Music channel. When Mom started having a bad sun downers episode tonight he turned off buzzer and started playing the pet music. It has calmed her down. If you have someone you are caring for you can find a similar channel and play it softly in the background. It will work it's magic slowly, but surely.

Hugs to you.

[caregivervent]

Treasure the 'grace-filled moments'

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver

[yogadaily]

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[painted-doe]

Fuck dementia.

That is all.

[mynamesnotdahlia]

I wanna know your dementia thoughts its interesting

So Simon is a regular human, we could assume that he's still immortal with the popular idea that he is not dead by the time of "Together Again" where Finn is shown to be in his 70s-90s, but he is still a regular human. It is very possible for him to develop human diseases and conditions and with how old he is even to be expected. My idea that is quickly shaping up to be an AU is that he starts experiencing minor memory loss around his late 60s, but it's not bad enough that anyone really questions it they know he's old its not unexpected, but then it keeps progressing. The people around him are pretty confused and scared because they don't have experience with human specific dementia, they probably don't know exactly what's happening to him besides maybe PB, but more likely they only figure it out once they take him to a Minerva-Bot. He is probably around stage 4 by the time that they are seeking any kind of diagnosis for him and by stage 4 of dementia you have trouble with routines and might get lost more often, which terrifies his loved ones considering he's in OoO of all places. He understands the gravity of the diagnosis and I think he's absolutely terrified, he knows full well what losing your memory is like and that confused haze that you live in when things around you become unfamiliar. I think he's very cautious about the possibility he's going to end up like Ice King again, and so is Marcy. It's explained to her that this is progressive and he Will get worse and outlined what the stages look like and she's so scared she's going to lose him again.

[fatmalovestodraw]

It is 11am. I am at the gym, about to start my workout. A little bit earlier than usual. I am feeling a little nostalgic and a little sad because i had been listening to Max Lugavere talk about his mother’s dementia. And since i am PMSing, it made me think of my mother and all the things we’ve gone through since her diagnosis eight years ago. Alzheimer’s disease scares me. I feel very emotional and teary right now. Hopefully that will change once i start my workout.

[crazyfreespirit]

I give a lot of credit to all you other caregivers out there who day after day or year after year care not only for elderly parents, children, all while trying to take care of your own physical and mental health.

Being a full time caregiver who takes on feeding, clothing, finances, housework, driving to appointments, picking up kids, listening to the relentless repeating of a parent with dementia, and feeling guilty about taking a few hours to take a break.

Your life and personal dreams are not fulfilled and everyone wants to help and feel bad and offers advice yet no one will volunteer to step in for a day to give relief including other family members.

So to all fellow caregivers, you are not alone and I wish you all the best in your situation and raise my precious glass of wine to you!🍷

[caremountain]

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The primary benefit of Parkinson's home care Southlake is that your loved one is able to stay in the place that is most comfortable and familiar to them. They can sleep in their own bed, use their own bathroom, and continue their daily routines. Being in familiar surroundings can be especially beneficial for those suffering from progressive conditions that affect the memory such as dementia.

[dementiadad]

A sweet friend of ours with early onset Alzheimers at 52 and his wonderful husband are featured in this lovely Alzheimers Association ad...❤️

[zen-and-the-art-of-caregiving]

One of the most profound lines from Adaptation, starring Nicholas Cage as Charlie Kaufman. Charlie's twin brother Donald (also played by Nicholas Cage) tells a story about loving a girl when he was young and knowing that the girl was making fun of him behind his back.

When asked why it didn't bother him he said, "Because I loved her. It was mine. I owned that love and not even she had the right to take that away. I can love whoever I want ... If she thought I was pathetic, that was her business. Not mine ... You are what you love, not what loves you."

I've been reflecting on this quote today, in the context of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, and all of the grieving that comes included in that package. Some of the people I've encountered in support groups are caring for a spouse who no longer recognizes them, or even found new romance with other people in their care facilities. It is probably the ultimate test of our ability to practice compassion while keeping our attachments and reactions in check. ♥️

[dementiadad]

Truth ❤😩

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In 2016, Kitty Norton left her job as an NBC assistant editor in Los Angeles to walk, stumble, crawl with her dementia mother. While doing so, she authored the dementia caregiver blog Stumped Town Dementia, writing tales of dementia life for readers around the world. After Gloria Norton died from vascular dementia, Kitty created and directed the dementia family caregiver documentary, Wine, Women, & Dementia, in honor of her mother and to celebrate family caregivers; to let them know they are worthy of being seen, heard, and respected on this difficult road to the end of life. https://www.winewomenanddementia.com/ https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/