Alzheimer's Caregiver

Memories like Butterflies or Gnats   My memories usually come in one of two forms. Some are like butterflies - colorful, bright, and fluttering happily and busily through my mind. Then, of course there are the bothersome gnats - those recollections that cloud my vision, follow the scent of my past relentlessly, and have me dodging it erratically and willy-nilly as I walk down my path of memories. I love remembering the butterflies, but the brushes of their wings do not wipe off the gnats from...Read Full Story

I want to thank my new friend Dr. David Thomas for sharing these links with me and others. I invite you to visit his blog, " A Diary of a Psychiatrist with Lewy Body Dementia ". His is a very personal and informative blog. I am providing links to the articles that list these signs and symptoms. Please keep in mind that no one person will exhibit all of these but they are good indicators for you to look for not only in your loved one but yourself if you are the caregiver. 25 Habits Every...Read Full Story

Hello, My Boomer Friends! My name is Joanie, and I am an official Baby Boomer. In fact, my passion is my new and upbeat Baby Boomer website, FIFTY IS NIFTY.net! I would like to greet my Diva friends from The Baby Boomer Diva Hall of Fame http://www.enjoyyourmenopause.com/web_of_fame.htm , along with my dear My Space friends, http://www.myspace.com/joanwhitehead plus, of course, my Baby Boomers buds at http://www.fiftyisnifty.net . Please see my Recommended Links below to visit my friends and...Read Full Story

We all have thing we are afraid of. Some are afraid of being alone, others of crowds, heights, the dark, driving at night etc. This is a different kind of fear. I never really gave much thought to what Alzheimer's actually does to you until my grandmother was diagnosed. Then, I started reading everything I could get my hands on. Since Alzheimer's is a symptom of dementia, there is no test you can take to see if you have it. The only real way to know is through an autopsy. Everything else is...Read Full Story

Do you know what adoration means? It means 1) the act of worship 2)profound love or regard. What comes to your mind when you think of adoration? how would you describe this word to someone? For me, I see my grandmother looking at my children. I have never seen such a look! She seems to be memorizing my son's face. He doesn't see her that often, so I am amazed that she knows him. She used to ask for him but not anymore. Sharing laughter with my daughter is another image I see. She has always...Read Full Story