Category Archives: aging

Alzheimer Effects, a caregiver’s perspective

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

My mother was unable to eat dinner tonight. She has Alzheimer’s so it can be difficult to communicate and determine exactly what’s going on with her and when it started. Usually she doesn’t even know to tell anyone when she is cold … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Nursing Home opens the door to the heart

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Pat Robertson was in the news recently for saying Alzheimer’s was “a kind of death” so it would be okay for a man to divorce his dementia-disabled wife and marry someone else –but, he should at least arrange for her … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, capturing memories

A picture of Alzheimer’s – NaPoWriMo Day4

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Alzheimer’s steals not only memories but the ability of the mind to connect with the body. My mother has this, and I’ve come to grips with it, now used to the sadness of watching the disease progress. I stopped by the nursing … Continue reading →

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