The problem with the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease is that they are very subtle. At this point, there may even be some denial about having this affliction, so conflicts could arise. Still, pe
Caregiving and Ego
As a caregiver I have often wondered how ego falls into caregiving. Since one of the definitions I found for ego is “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance” that makes it an important piec
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Caregiver
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New Survey Discusses Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Family Caregivers
–Besides their loved one’s health and physical decline, losing the ability to communicate frightens all caregivers the most, according to new survey announced by the National Family Caregivers Associ
Caring For Mom
By Dorothy Sander
My 95 year old mother likes to believe she’s independent. Over the past five years since my father died I have encouraged her to live with me and my family. She stubbornly refuses to