Caregiving with Dignity
We are excited to share the third and final interview in our Caregiving During COVID series. I truly enjoyed speaking with Millie and hearing about her caregiving journey with her mom during Covid while a mom of four! Millie’s mom passed away shortly after the filming of this interview and we dedicated this video in […]
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Kris was a seasoned #familycaregiver when the pandemic started. She shares with us how the pandemic has impacted her and her Grams Mary’s caregiving journey during and after the pandemic.
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It is important to note that even though someone has dementia, it does not mean that their feelings are unjustified. More often than not there is a rational explanation for the behavior.
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When we engage them in their stories of the past, we learn and connect on their terms, not ours.
Read MoreFirst posted on Sixty and Me on May 9, 2017. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are not an ideal topic for conversation. They are a painful nuisance that accounts for 8.1 million people visiting their primary care physician each year. However, the severity of symptoms that can occur in an older adult makes it a necessary conversation […]
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Weight loss is a common and harmful symptom for those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, meal times for our loved one can be stressful, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. Coupled with a loss of appetite, ensuring our loved ones eat enough calories in a day becomes a top priority to maintaining their physical well-being. Make […]
Read MoreOriginally posted at Sixty and Me Our memories mean so much to us. They provide us with a sense of self and stand as a reminder of the journey we have taken in this life. And the memories we share with the people closest to us become an intricate piece of our identity. As these […]
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A diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s can turn our world upside down. Suddenly our once competent and independent loved one is having difficulty recalling some of the most important aspects of their lives. As caregivers, our relationship with them will undoubtedly change. As we try to navigate our new roles, it is easy to trade […]
Read MoreFirst Posted on August 30, 2016, by Sixty and Me Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be an emotional and exhausting process. A typical day is consumed by activities of daily living, medical care, and the everyday struggles associated with memory loss. When lost in the haze of our daily routine, it […]
Read MoreReceiving validation from others, no matter the form, can have a powerful effect on all of us. Validation lets us know we’ve been heard and that our feelings are important. In both giving and receiving, it can provide our interactions with others with a strong foundation for communication and a better opportunity for a peaceful […]
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From the moment we are born, where we live becomes a foundational part of our identity. We cherish the home for its ability to protect us and to provide us with space to just be. It is in our home, we have privacy, autonomy, and security. As such an immense part of our lives, it […]
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Spending time with a parent or loved one living with dementia can be a worrying experience. “What should I say?” “What can I do?” or “What if they don’t know who I am?” are all completely normal questions you may ask yourself. Not to mention, if you weren’t that close prior to their diagnosis the task of […]
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The Upside to Aging 