Thursday, May 31, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "Alzheimer"

Diane W

Diane W

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Seeking other caregivers of Alzheimer's Parent

A Poem with a message..

THE WOODEN BOWLA frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off the spoon onto the floor. When he... Read moreChevron
Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

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Be Home Live Life

Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips               Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia.  Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved... Read moreChevron
shebuddy

shebuddy

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Only Daughter.

A Sudden Caregiver

Hi there new friends,    Things are happening too fast this year.    Just last January, on the 31st, my younger brother passed away from Congested heart failure. He was divorced and lived on my parents land next to their house. He said he would take care of my parents when they got old and sick. I was fine with that, since I... Read moreChevron
ReturnToJoy

ReturnToJoy

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Author of Return to Joy

5 Steps to Compassionate Caregiving

Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or... Read moreChevron
Kiessa

Life History Books

I am a social worker who has worked in the field of memory care and end-of-life care, recently transitioning to my own business.  I create life history books to help individuals and families connect with past accomplishments, pride, and relationships, particularly when memory loss threatens this connection.  Visit my website.