It’s very important for caregivers to protect their own health, both mentally and physically. Don’t become the second victim. Guard your heart and mind! As a woman of faith I rely heavily on this passage from the Bible to find peace and happiness…
Lessons From My Mother pt.1
If you ask most people if they’d want to relive the years when their loved one had Alzheimer’s, you’d most likely get a resounding, “No!” That’s my first response too. But, if I give myself time to let the question penetrate deeper into my heart, my answer is different.
Music’s Effect on Alzheimer’s
Dr. Connie Tomaino is a music therapist for individuals suffering from brain trauma or degenerative neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. In 1980, she became the full-time music therapist at the facility where Oliver Sacks’ “Awakenings” took place.
Music’s Effect on Alzheimer’s
Working as Glen Campbell’s neurologist has been a great privilege. I have always encouraged my patients with Alzheimer’s disease to avoid social withdrawal and remain engaged with family, friends, current events and various stimulating activities.
Who are YOU remembering for?
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, CareLiving.org is proud to partner with Ashley Campbell and BrightFocus to launch #rememberingALZ
Work Is What We Make Of It
Stephene Moore, a nurse by profession, is married to former U.S. Representative Dennis Moore from Kansas’ 3rd District. The couple have been strong advocates for funding and awareness since his diagnosis in 2011 and we are glad to welcome her as a guest contributor to CareLiving.org I have been the sole caregiver to my husband,…
You Might As Well Smile
The grief, loneliness, worry, stress and fatigue can be overwhelming and absolutely devastating when losing a parent or spouse to dementia. If you’re not careful and self-aware, you can find yourself spiraling down into the dismal abyss of despair and depression. How do you keep this from happening? You have to take care of yourself…
Find Your Voice
As long as I can remember, from the age of 8 or 9, I have been a caregiver. My childhood was spent helping my Mom in her role as a primary caregiver. As a child it was all I really knew – it was my way of life. The story starts with my sister. My only sibling, Brittany,…
Welcome Dr. Ronald Petersen
I greatly appreciate to the opportunity to contribute to Kim Campbell’s new website, CareLiving.org – a resource for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and other diseases. I can think of no one who is more qualified to discuss caregiver issues and emphasize the importance of the caregiver maintaining her or his own health than Kim. I was…
Little By Little
I’ve found that you can lose pieces of yourself little by little when you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. A sacrifice here, missing a night out with friends there; the list goes on until one day you find yourself alone and wondering what happened to the person you used…
I’m Third
God first, others second, I’m Third. This is the motto my kids were taught when they went to Camp Kanakuk during the summers. “I’m third” goes without saying when you’re a caregiver! It seems we’re always doing everything for everyone except ourselves! By serving others with the right heart, we will receive blessings beyond measure. God first: The first…