A Wall Of Memories
By Cindy Terlouw One year ago after a short hospital stay, we brought our dear mother to a nursing home facility in...
A Wall Of Memories
Aging & Elderly
When To Turn In The Car Keys
When To Turn In The Car Keys
AARP Driver Safety states: Most people want to continue driving for as long as they can do so safely. However, for...
How to check a loved one’s ability to drive safely
How to check a loved one’s ability to drive safely
Chronologically Challenged Driving By Robby Dilmore, Christian Car Guy What do you do when you fear your loved one...
Birthdays Don’t Cause Unsafe Driving
Birthdays Don’t Cause Unsafe Driving
My dad turns 89 soon and I think he ought to quit driving. Where do I start? Birthdays don’t cause unsafe...
Don’t Forget The Patient
Don’t Forget The Patient
Sometimes I whisper, “Forgive me mom. I didn’t know.” My lovely mother died eight years ago, and when she was in a nursing home for six years, I certainly made some careless caregiving mistakes.
For example, when my mom was recovering from pneumonia and was bed-ridden, many grandchildren and relatives visited her. That was wonderful, but I was so happy to see some of these individuals that what was supposed to be a visit with my mother became a social occasion.
Face to Face
Face to Face
It is very difficult for a parent to accept caregiving from a child. George Schoengood says, “I am 91 years old. I...
What are the early signs of Alzheimers Disease?
What are the early signs of Alzheimers Disease?
Dear Karen,
How do I know if my mom has Alzheimer’s disease? What are some of the early signs of this disease? -Betty
Dear Betty:
Good question, Betty. Many people, including myself, want to know what signs to look for. For wisdom on this subject I went to wonderful resource, Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Frank Broyles, is Athletic Director Emeritus for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. His wife, Barbara, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Frank says, “I had many questions and spent a lot of time looking for answers. What I learned is contained in my book, Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.”
One of the first topics which Coach Broyles deals with in his book is what signs to look for.
