Alzheimer's Caregiver Radio
Being a Primary Caregiver for a relative with Alzheimer’s disease
Being a Primary Caregiver for a relative with Alzheimer’s disease – The Long Goodbye I was a Caregiver for 12 1/2 long years. There you go, straight off the bat as they say, I write this article (the first in a series) in my role as a Primary Caregiver first and author second. I was the primary caregiver for my elderly mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. It is a desperately cruel disease (most are, I know) in that it robs people (by and large) of their dignity and their independence at a stage in life when they need it […]
Things Seemed To Be Going Smoothly Until…
The long term care plan for Mom and Daddy seemed to be in place, until suddenly it wasn’t… Get your FREE Alzheimer’s Caregiver Survival Pack!
Overwhelm Is An Understatement…
There is so much work involved in the transitioning process when a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. I was getting my parent’s home cleaned out and ready to go on the market while taking care of their needs, wants, and desires with no end in sight for any time in the foreseeable future. Get your FREE Alzheimer’s Caregiver Survival Pack!
Plans, Plans, And More Plans…
There is so much to think about when a parent is suspected to have Alzheimer’s disease. This episode reveals one of the best things we did to help us with the planning process. Get your FREE Alzheimer’s Caregiver Survival Pack!
The Big Discovery…
After observing my parents for a couple days, one thing became abundantly clear… Get your FREE Alzheimer’s Caregiver Survival Pack!
Houston, We Have A Problem…
I was living in Charlotte in August 2005, building a business that my Dad and I talked about over the phone daily. He was very interested in the products and how I was building a business with it. But now he was falling asleep on the phone at 10am! Something was definitely wrong… Get your FREE Alzheimer’s Caregiver Survival Pack!
Episode 1 – My Story
Brief overview of the 12 1/2 years I was the sole caregiver for my Mom; diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It was a time filled with challenges, opposition, and triumphs – something I will always treasure as my greatest experience, though the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Get your FREE Alzheimer’s Caregiver Survival Pack!