I remember helping my Mom brush her teeth – sometimes she was “too tired” or just not interested in doing her own personal care. Today it’s my pleasure to host this informative guest post about how we caregivers can work together with dentists to ensure good oral health for our
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: My Most Prized Possession
This morning I received this beautiful testament of care from a devoted daughter, Jasmin Jeevanjee. I am delighted to share her story and how her ‘Most Prized Possession’ came to be. Thank you, Jasmin! I was born and grew up in Nairobi. After completing my secondary education, I went to
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: One Gold Award Girl Scout’s Contribution to Azheimer’s Patients and Families
Yesterday, I was delighted to discover this message in my email inbox: Hello! My name is Isabelle Richter. I am a Bee Cave, Texas, resident. I’m a junior at my high school and a long-time Girl Scout. I am currently working on my Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: TURNS OUT, ALZHEIMER’S COULD AFFECT VISION TOO
When most people think of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, memory loss and forgetfulness tend to top the list. Secondary symptoms such as vision-related problems are not as well-known, even though they can actually manifest as primary symptoms for some forms of dementia. The brain of a typical
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: ALZHEIMER’S AND AGGRESSION: STRATEGIES TO COPE
It is my pleasure to host this guest post about managing aggression in loved ones who have Alzheimer’s or dementia. This is a difficult and painful subject, but one that many caregivers have to manage regularly and often with little support. Here is some excellent advice to begin (Read more…)
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Helping A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Understand A Death In The Family
It is my pleasure to host this guest post today on the important topic of how to help our loved ones with Alzheimer’s cope with and understand a death in the family. Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans, and even with all the studies that have been done surrounding its
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: How Caregivers Can Prepare Their Home For Alzheimer’s Patients
When your parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you had an important decision to make: Where would your parent live? After discussing it with your family and a medical team, you’ve decided to move them into your house. That means you will need to make a few changes to the
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: HELP FOR ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS
I am pleased to host this guest post by Lydia Chan, whose Mom suffers from Alzheimer’s. Lydia writes for Alzheimerscaregiver.net. The data is in, and there’s no doubt that Alzheimer’s caregivers are exhausted. The University of Michigan and AARP recently teamed up to survey the people who are providing full time care to
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: TV Stars are Caregivers Too – Meet Leeza Gibbons
November is National Caregivers Month and to kick off, I’ve interviewed TV personality and caregiver activist, Leeza Gibbons. Leeza Gibbons is an Emmy Award winner TV personality who has become an important voice for family caregivers. Recognized as a social entrepreneur, Leeza has become one of the leading voices for
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: A NEW SHORT FILM ABOUT DEMENTIA – SNEAK PEAK!
I always get excited when I hear about a new film about caregiving concerns. Today, I’d like to suggest that we all mark our calendars on November 6 with a reminder to watch the release of J. Costello, a touching eight-minute film about a charming man falling into the wilderness
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: HELP! I NEED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN MEMORY CARE AND LONG-TERM CARE!
Choosing between supportive living options for our elder loved ones can be confusing and overwhelming. Here, guest writer Becky Susko of SeniorAdvisor.com explains all. Thanks, Becky! When exploring long-term care options, two of the most frequently asked questions we hear is “What is the difference between regular long-term-care facilities versus
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Mama Peaches’ Wisdom – Book Review for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Fans of caregiver advocate and author Christopher-Charles Chaney’s ‘MamaPeaches and Me: Wit and Wisdom for Worn-Out Caregivers’ will be thrilled that Chaney has penned a new volume for caregivers of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s. ‘Mama Peaches’ Hot Slices of Wisdom: Mama’s Timeless Truths and MyTimely Caregiving Knowledge’ is
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: HOW VIRTUAL REALITY IS REVOLUTIONISING DEMENTIA CARE
As my regular readers know, I’m a huge fan of technology. It is my pleasure to host an exciting guest post about virtual reality possibilities for dementia care. This is really exciting stuff! Today’s guest blogger is Gillian Douglass, medical writer for Oxley Homecare in NSW, Australia. We’ve all heard
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: HOW VIRTUAL REALITY IS REVOLUTIONISING DEMENTIA CARE
As my regular readers know, I’m a huge fan of technology. It is my pleasure to host an exciting guest post about virtual reality possibilities for dementia care. This is really exciting stuff! Today’s guest blogger is Gillian Douglass, medical writer for Oxley Homecare in NSW, Australia. We’ve all heard
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: How To Help Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s Stay Safe In The Home
Guest Post by Paul Denikin: Paul enjoys working on DIY home repair projects. He is passionate about sharing his experiences working on DIY projects through dadknowsdiy.com to benefit people with special needs children. Photo via Pixabay by Julim6 Alzheimer’s disease affects different people in different ways, and while it can eventually
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: THE WEIGHT OF LOVE IN DEMENTIA CAREGIVING
Recently I had the immense pleasure of reading every poignant and fascinating word in a literary magazine called The Sun. The January, 2016 edition is on the subject of care. I highly recommend this magazine (and particularly this edition) to car…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: THE PERKS OF CAREGIVING: MY STORY
From time to time, I host guest writers on my blog. Today, young caregiver Henry Kingston shares his story. Thanks for reading and sharing! DonnaMY FAMILY STORYMy father was my best friend as he was very well aware of my life inside out. He never…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: STILL ALICE, Strong Portrayal of Dignity in Early Onset Alzheimer’s
by Guest Blogger Maria TheresaAlzheimer’s doesn’t just change the lives of its sufferers, but the lives of their family and friends as well. Those who witness the decline of someone affected by the illness typically expend a great amount of time, money…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Take The Pressure Off With Tech Aides at Home
Guest Post by Maria Ramos As life expectancies have grown over the years, many people are living longer than ever before. This is undoubtedly a good thing, but it places certain stresses on those who care for the elderly. Besides taking care of an aged parent or loved one, many
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: WAR AND PIZZA – Battling Alzheimer’s With Memories
Guest Post by Stephanie March Even as we sit here, the battle continues. The evil enemy keeps spreading and threatens to consume everything. The best defense system in the world cannot stop the current onslaught of devastation. I am completely helpless against this silent monster that is attacking my territory.
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