Alcoholic Dementia Symptoms Most of us know there can be many reasons for Dementia, including; Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Front temporal Dementia and Parkinson's. What comes as a surprise to many is that heavy drinking for an extended period of time can also result in Alcoholic dementia Symptoms. Alcoholic Dementia Symptoms occur after a drinker has been drinking … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
Mom Didn’t Remember Making Her Own Funeral Arrangements
Early Signs of Alzheimer's When Mom's second husband passed away, there were already early signs of Alzheimer's that I did not see. She was in her late 70's and I wasn't sure how well she would cope with this tragedy. Her husband had been in good health, a slight asthmatic problem, but nothing more serious. When he suddenly collapsed after surgery, it was learned that he'd contracted an … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Mom’s Mirror Image Collides with Self Recognition with Dementia
Self Recognition with dementia and Mom's Mirror Image Collide I hadn't even realized that Mom was losing her own self recognition with dementia. My Mom often remarked that she was frightened by the "Old Woman" who constantly followed her but I had no idea who that woman might be. For a long time, I thought it was an hallucination. But one day, as I stood beside Mom in front of the mirror, … [Read More...]
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A Loving Memoriam to “Dotty” of Alzheimer’s Reading Room
The Alzheimer’s Ready Room Bob DeMarco made it possible for all of us to know and love his mother, Dotty, at the Alzheimer’s Reading Room. Through their story we learned what worked and what didn’t when it came to Alzheimer’s and caring for those we love. Bob was a pioneer, traveling the path ahead of […]
The Wonder of Laughter and Simple Fun!
The Wonder of Laughter This little post stays hidden for most of the time. It proves the Wonder of Laughter and having fun! Occasionally a reader finds it and has a good time! More often, I come here and watch this little video all by myself. I love it. I have COPD and need oxygen […]
Finding the Sweet Moments in Alzheimer’s
Finding the sweet moments in Alzheimer’s by Linda Austin My mother was in a nursing home the last three and a half years, suffering the later stages of Alzheimer’s. Her mind had become too dangerous to let her live alone, but she fought the disease—and me trying to help her—with such vehemence I had to […]
The Caregiver
Alzheimer’s or Dementia? A Group is waiting for You
If you have Alzheimer's dementia, there's a group waiting for you Rick Phelps was diagnosed with EOAD (Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease) a couple years ago. Instead of fading away with this disease, … [Read More...]
Mom, Maybelline and the Maroon Train Case
Maybelline and the Maroon Train Case My Mom always wore make-up. Her Maroon train case was stocked with just about anything you'd find in a beauty salon. Mom always kept it hidden in a deep drawer … [Read More...]
Holiday Traditions affect those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Holiday Traditions affect those with Alzheimer's A few Major Holidays are just around the corner. That means lots of fun parties, dinners, festive activities, gift-giving and family traditions. Many … [Read More...]
Care Tips
Form a Network of Support when dealing with Alzheimer’s
How to Form a Network of Support When Dealing With Alzheimer’s When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll most likely face an exhausting and emotionally-taxing road. Between … [Read More...]
Lesser Known Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Lesser known early signs of Alzheimer’s you must know One of the greatest impairments of the human faculties is the loss of cognitive function. Difficulty or inability to recall information, … [Read More...]
Healthy diet and exercise equal sound sleep for the aging
Healthy Diet and Exercise can equal Sound Sleep for the Aging Insomnia in seniors: Expert tips to help you sleep more soundly Seniors have trouble to sleep on a daily basis. This problem does not … [Read More...]