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As an Alzheimer or dementia caregiver, there really is nothing more heartbreaking to hear than your loved one wants to “go home”. Whether they are living at your house or in a nursing home, that plea just rips at all the feelings. Tips and ideas for dealing with wanting to go home! Where Is Home? …

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As a dementia or Alzheimers caregiver, one of the most frustrating things when you start taking care is figuring our what medication our loved ones are taking. Tips and ideas for how to find out what treatments they are given and what pills they are taking! Before I get started, I just want to say …

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Caring for any sick person is hard, but the special feature of memory loss can make it even more stressful for Alzheimers or dementia caregivers! No real tips or ideas, just maybe a little real life talk to keep you going. My Caregiver Story If you haven’t read any of my other dementia posts, here …

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As an Alzheimers or dementia caregiver you have to communicate with your loved one, but sometimes that is super hard when they accuse you of always “yelling” at them! This generally happens with my mother-in-law when I am telling her something like she needs to do like take a shower or stop spending so much …

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As a dementia (or Alzheimers) caregiver, lying will probably become a part of your day to day life! A little lie, told in love is a great idea most times. All my best tips and ideas for dealing with lying to your loved one. I KNOW, maybe like me you are a super honest to …

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If you are looking for the best mother’s day gift ideas for your Alzheimers or dementia Mom, I have a few suggestions! Here are my top 10 tips for finding that unique present to buy that will make her life easier or a little more fun! please note :: I often recommend resources, some I …

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If you are a dementia or Alzheimers caregiver you know the days are long and the challenges many. From sunup to sundown, there is always something to do or watch out for! But you will be no good to your loved one if you don’t practice some self care and get a wee bit of …

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If you are an Alzheimer or Dement caregiver, you might notice that your loved one is hoarding things, well beyond what would be considered a normal level. Today we are going to talk about hoarding, plus pitfalls, tips and ideas for how to help clean it up a bit! Our Moms Hoarding Story After our …

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If you are considering moving your Alzheimers or Dementia parent into your home, there are some serious things you should consider first! Tips and ideas for things to think about from when we moved Mom in with us.  Our Dementia Story We moved our Mom in with us after she had lost 60 pounds, had …

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As an Alzheimer or dementia caregiver it is tempting to think that getting your loved one a companion pet might make them happier. Let’s talk about the struggles and help that having a dog or a cat for your elderly parent can bring! please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate …

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Today we are going talk about confabulation, delusions and hallucinations in dementia and Alzheimers and why our loved ones lie. PLUS tips and ideas for how to protect them and ourselves as caregivers when these stories get out of control.  please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate commission for at …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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