A BETTER WAY OF LIVING
Enriching the Lives of Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients
Category: BEGINNING CAREGIVING
Support for Family Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease Patients
I vividly recall the day we received my mother’s official diagnosis. After visiting various doctors’ offices, the day had finally arrived. The official diagnosis: Alzheimer’s Disease. We were silently heartbroken. I had suspected it for several months but was hoping against hope that I… Continue Reading “Support for Family Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease Patients”
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
“I can’t believe this is happening to me!” That was the thought that played over and over in my head. I felt totally overwhelmed at the thought of providing care for my mother when I lived 750 miles away from her. After a short… Continue Reading “WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?”
ME? A Primary Family Caregiver?
I remember saying that to myself on more than one occasion after my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. It became noticeably clear that as the disease progressed, my mother would need someone to take care of her. That someone would be me. No… Continue Reading “ME? A Primary Family Caregiver?”
A BETTER WAY OF LIVING 
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