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Stay Safe with Medic Alert for the person with Alzheimer’s dementia

09/08Leave a Comment

Stay Safe with a Medic Alert

We’ve had numerous conversations about this topic.

I always try to cover everything, but still worry there’s some nasty hazard I’ve forgotten to mention– Last week, we discussed all the ways to make our homes as near to hazard-free as possible. Yet, there’s always the accident that no one expects, especially if your loved one is living alone.

I remember when we first learned my Mom had been heating her home with the oven door open because she forgot how to use the thermostat. I still tremble at the memory, and wonder about all the other things she failed to tell because she wanted to live in her own home as long as she could.

I’m sure there’s more than a few who worry with that issue. Many folks with memory loss do not want to leave their home. Most folks with Alzheimer’s dementia are even more determined to live alone despite their lack of ability to do so.

Until you’re able to help your loved one move into a better living situation with family or nursing home, or group home, you might be interested in one of the Medic Alert systems.

My Mom had one in her home and though she only used it once, hitting the button accidentally. I learned that it worked really well. The police and paramedics rushed Mom’s house and terrified her.  After they called me, I apologized because Mom had pushed the button accidentally. They were most gracious and assured me it was no problem, stating it was their pleasure that they weren’t really needed after all.

It’s easy for our loved one to find harm, whether in their own home or with family. No one is on-guard 24/7 and accidents do happen. An alert system provides assistance during a time of emergency.

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5 Easy Ways to help the Caregiver

09/05Leave a Comment

feel-good5 Easy Ways to help the Caregiver

Almost everyone knows a caregiver or someone who takes care of a loved one in their own home. With the cost of hospitals and nursing care skyrocketing, many families have a Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, or other loved one taking care of a family member at home.

My Mom passed away almost 6 years ago, so I’m no longer a caregiver. But I can still remember my very long list of ways that family and friends helped me– so that I could help my Mom.

As a caregiver, sometimes I would lie awake at night too exhausted to sleep. It’s not only the physical but the emotional stress that weighs down on the caregiver.  Here’s a very short list of how little it takes to help a caregiver you know.

5 Simple and Easy things that almost anyone can do whether they have 20 minutes to spare or half a day.

  • 1.  Ask how I’m doing, then really listen without telling me how you would do it all differently.
  • 2.  Once a month or so, bring a big pot of spaghetti for lunch, then sit down and enjoy it with me and Mom. She loves to chat.
  • 3.  Once a month or so, make a big pot of spaghetti and invite Mom to your house for lunch. You can pick her up and bring her back within an hour. She seldom gets out and would love the ride, while I would enjoy the break.
  • 4.  If you have the time, volunteer to play cards with Mom. She cheats to win but I laugh with her till my sides hurt every time we play cards.
  • 5.  Try to think of something that I might need, since I feel guilty when I have to ask. For Certain, I would never ask for a hug– though that’s probably what I need most.

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