Family Caregiving: 7 Ways a Journal Can Help Keep Track of a Loved One’s Dementia
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Unlike the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply a method to safely share our secrets and dreams. Writing in a journal is a fantastic way to relieve stress, for example. It allows for creative expression by way of […]
Caring for a Loved One in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s: Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets associated with the disease as well as its effects, both at present and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will examine the early, middle and later stages […]
Caring for a Loved One in the First Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors of the disease, both now as well as in the future, may be overwhelming. Over the coming months, this three-part series will explore the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]