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 …
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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 …
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 …