The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
While some safety laws have good intentions, they can cause issues for particular groups of people, like the disabled community. There are even certain amenities that completely exclude people with limited abilities, which is a major cause for concern. Unfortunately, those with physical and mental impairments are some of the most marginalized people in our…
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Caregivers have a “tough row to hoe” as my momma would say. Do you have a caregiver in your life? If you do the holidays are a perfect time to show them how much you care for them. According to the CDC there are 34 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. A…
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As your parents grow older, their ideal way of life is enjoying every minute with their children and grandchildren, going on vacations to visit families from state to state, and reconnecting with relatives. However, the reality for some seniors is that this way of life becomes impossible due to health conditions and lack of physical…
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Let’s face it, the holidays are always a little a whole helluva a lot stressful, aren’t they? I find that if I acknowledge that right up front then I am better prepared for what may arise. Whether you are hosting Christmas festivities at your house, you are going down the street to see relatives, or God…
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November is a very special month. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Then, in 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting national recognition of family caregivers. A few years later, President Clinton signed the first National Family Caregivers Month Presidential Proclamation in November, and ever since, every…
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How Home Safety Is Being Revolutionized by AI Smart Home Devices Artificial intelligence (AI) has gradually been taking on a greater and greater role in modern life, both personally and professionally. Stronger, more efficient AI is finding a variety of new applications every year, included in everything from on-demand app development to data collection. That’s…
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