I am learning so much about Alzheimer’s and am always thinking what it might be inside dad’s head. Sometimes he is able to express his frustrations, other times he goes with the flow and sometimes he gives subtle hints. Many with experience with it informed me that there will be good days and better ones, …
I have quickly learned that there are great tools out there as far as medical equipment and assistive devices to help dad. Medicare pays for some and the rest needs to be purchased new, used or borrowed. Since he has only been here 5 weeks, we seem to finally have our act together! Thanks to …
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“I love everyone. I really do. My life has been beautiful. If I can help anyone I will.” ~My Dad talking in his sleep August 1, 2011~ What can I say – but when the sun goes down, things change with Dad. The medical staff has been using the word “Sundowner” frequently since my dad …
It has been 3 weeks since dad came to stay with us now. I have been reading a lot about Alzheimer’s and music is mentioned just about everywhere for therapeutic uses. Dad is doing amazingly well and I have found, when he has a down moment, music can change his mood miraculously. He may not …
I have been trying to come up with things to keep dad occupied at home. The last thing I want is him sleeping in front of a TV show he is not watching all day long. Not that might not happen from time to time. Now mind you, it has only been a week here, …