Being a caregiver is an enormous responsibility. Often, caregivers become so used to putting someone else first that they completely neglect their well-being. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re someone providing care for a loved one, Fading Memories Podcast advises keeping well while staying on task. Time Management When striving for […]
This Care Team article is on shopping and meal prep. If you haven’t read Assemble a Care Team (General)) start there first. As I’ve mentioned in previous care team articles, evaluating your strengths and weaknesses is where you need to start when getting help. In the earlier stages of the disease, it’s not impossible to handle […]
Caregivers & employment challenges were a big problem before Covid-19 made them worse. This is a companion article to the podcast episode Caregiving & Employment – Make it All Work. Currently, there are over 16 million Americans that require help with daily living. Most of these people get help from unpaid family members and friends. Some […]
Memories are profoundly linked to music. We know this because we remember what was going on when a particular song was popular. We associate songs with our first love, our first break up so it’s not surprising that music can reach someone locked in a dying brain. Even for people with severe dementia, music can […]
Regular listeners know a lot about my caregiving journey, but maybe you’re new here. Even if you’re not new, there are stories I probably haven’t discussed much on the podcast. Coupled with what you’ve already heard, there’s a lot I rarely shared. I have kept many of the stories relatively basic for fear that I […]
The article is on how Marie Vaudry is a caregiver of a mother, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 59 years old uses play therapy. She is the Founder of Gleam in Your Eye, a company dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of people with dementia. The evolution of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders does […]
There comes a time when a parent with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can no longer live independently. When that day comes, do you know where your loved one will go? Aging in place with dementia Aging in place is familiar, but is it safe? Living in their own home is an option for adults with […]
Senior gardening? As we get older, our health and mobility may change our activity level. We may no longer feel comfortable doing many of the things that we’ve enjoyed our entire lives. Fortunately, gardening is not something that we have to give up, and Fading Memories Podcast presents some senior-friendly ideas on how to keep your lawn and garden […]
It’s normal to have trouble eating in the later stages of Alzheimer’s. Also, it’s not unusual for people living with the disease to stop eating altogether. Understandably, this causes caregivers a lot of concern. The first thing to do is to stay calm. While understandable, going into panic mode will make it tougher to find […]
No one wants to put a loved one in memory care. However, deciding on how to care for your parents is a daunting decision. When I knew that my Dad would be going home from the hospital into hospice care, I had to find people to look after both my parents. The first challenge was […]