All People Who Are Living In "FL"
posted 11/03/2009, comments (2)
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 more
posted 03/05/2009, comment (1)
Patterns of progression in Alzheimer’s disease, Part 3
One of the questions I am frequently asked by families and staff caring for people with Alzheimer's disease is how to better understand the patterns of progression during the slow deterioration of the brain. This blog entry is a continuation of excerpts from my book, Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide, as guidance on that topic. To order... Read more
posted 08/27/2007, comment (1)
can the government send help to my aging parents?
my mom is 71 and she is the caregiver for my dad who is 74 and diagnosed with alzheimers.. my dad falls every once in a while and mom needs help..she need relief sometimes so she can shop for groceries and have some sanity .. i work full time and can only so much ...help
posted 07/15/2007, comments (0)
Tension--and Necessary Pull
I was riding my bike this morning and needed to go down to a lower gear in order to climb a hill. Only my bike wouldn't oblige. I made it (almost), and then had to walk the last twenty feet, bike in hand, sweat trickling down my brow. I got back on and zoomed down the hill, only everything felt uneven. Not enough tension, that was my... Read more
