One of the most annoying Alzheimer and dementia symptoms is your loved one asking repetitive questions. Here are 5 helpful ways we have found to keep our sanity as a family and make Mom feel less anxious! In our house we call the repetitive questions Cycling, as in “Mom’s cycling at 20 minutes” or “Mom’s …
Tara Jacobsen
You know how bad dryer sheets and stinky detergent are, but luckily there is a solution… dryer balls! I like to put essential oils on mine to make them smell better. Here are my best tips and ideas for using dryer balls as part of your natural living routine. I am seriously allergic to everything, …
Okay, honestly this might be the weirdest, “what to do in Colorado” post ever! It is for my friend Jeannette who is going to visit and is kind of a… “here are cool things you figure out to do after you have lived there for years!” Includes my tips and ideas and then actual references …
My two littlest children and I went to the movies last night to see Instant Family. They were super excited because the movie tells the story of 3 foster kids who get adopted and they ARE part of 3 foster kids my husband and I adopted! Here is my honest review about what Instant Family …
I made these tissue paper prints sheets for when I was doing my decoupage boxes project! I couldn’t find any good ideas or vintage templates so I did my own. Please free to use any collage sheet for your personal projects, just do not resell in whole or as a finished project. All rights reserved. …
We did not know that a Urinary Tract Infection could cause such a wide range of symptoms and memory loss. Before your Mom goes batshit crazy and winds up in the hospital like ours did, make sure you have her tested for a UTI! How An Untreated UTI Completely Messed Up Mom I am a …
About 7 years ago my husband and I decided to adopt foster children (well really just one) through the foster care system. The process took over 2 years and a lot of heartbreak, but we wound up with 3 amazing kids! Here are my tips, truths and ideas for shortening up that process and making …
Our old dog has allergies that cause biting and chewing on her feet. We have tried all the remedy suggestions from all natural to medication and found these 5 to be best products when used altogether! please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate commission for, these all help to keep …
When my husband’s Mom went into the nursing home, I realized that bringing care packages and gifts to her was a great way to help an elderly woman adapt to a place she really didn’t want to be! Whether your loved one is in a care facility or assisted living, there are some products you …
Wet brain is an old world term for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. It is also called ARBD (Alcohol-Related Brain Damage) or even Alcohol Dementia (even thought it seems not to be “officially” Dementia as far as I can figure out!) Please note, this is NOT a medical post, it is a caregiver post and includes my opinions. Any …
I know the real words, diarrhea, feces, manure, excrement, fecal matter, bowel incontinence, but let’s face it, when your incontinent elderly mother or father is covered in poop from butt to floor, it doesn’t matter what they call it, you just want to know how to clean it up quickly! I Have Germ OCD Okay, …
I have always been a routine gal, but now what my mother-in-law with Dementia and Alzheimer’s has moved in, we are even more regimented than ever! Wrangling kids, cats, dogs and Mom makes for fun time in the morning. Includes tips and ideas for setting up your morning routine! My Morning Caregiver Daily Routine My …
Essential oils aren’t just for diffusing or using for medical/home uses. They are also a fantastic way to add your favorite smells to your moisturizing needs. Body butters are a favorite for most of us because they are a bit thicker than lotions and make drier parts of our bodies, like legs, feel great for …
So many of the style guides are made for gals who are much less curvy than me. Learning to dress myself, I like to try and find different ways to style my clothes in ways that make me look skinnier. Some of the “common wisdom” about what looks good (everyone says belts!) may be wrong …
Here are three of my best pillow spray recipes to help you get to sleep! Tips and ideas for essential oils to use that can be calming and help you sleep. It happens to everyone from time to time. You can’t sleep. Too much on your mind, too tired to actually sleep, anxiety or a …
As an over 50 woman, I tackle many hard questions, but some of the worst are, is it worth it to do something “just for me”. Is dressing over 50 a thing that makes sense, should I devote time to self care or do things for everyone else? Here are some of my best tips …
I started my clothing journey at 51 after falling into sad dressing habits. Finding clothes that fit had become an absolute nightmare for me… weight and a changed body shape made everything feel too tight or too loose, too frumpy or just plain ugly on me! please note :: I often recommend resources, some I …
For many years now I have been unsure about how to dress myself. When I was young it was easy because I had a super cute little shape and everything looked good, no matter what. But then in my 40s I started to gain a few pounds and sort of gave up completely. I got …