Although elderly patients are best looked after by a regular nurse, there are special care requirements which the first time caregiver must meet if they want to take care of a particular patient on their own. Although it is impossible for the caregivers to get on top of everything and do all the work that…
Category: Advice
Family Criticizing me Despite All I do to Care for Dad
5 / 5 ( 3 votes ) The useless family members stopped by this Saturday and let us know that the bathroom is “disgusting” and that Dad’s pillow is yucky – Well never mind the fact that he is clean, dressed, fed and skin is in great shape despite him being incontinent, never mind thanking…
My Grandma’s Other Children and Grand Children Won’t Help With Her Care
5 / 5 ( 9 votes ) About 8 weeks ago my Grandma had a fall and 6 weeks ago a stroke. She is legally blind in 1 eye, has some memory issues, and is now struggling with anxiety and depression. She has 4 living children and 10 (all adult) grandchildren, so providing care for…
I am Jealous of my Friends Who are Out Living Life Because My Life is On Hold Due to Mom’s Alzheimer’s
5 / 5 ( 5 votes ) I need to vent. I am very unhappy because I feel that I was unfairly given a bad card in life, being my mom’s sole caregiver. I am jealous of my friends, who are out living life. I am jealous of my brother, who is living his life…
Hot Tub Safety Tips for Seniors & Elderly
5 / 5 ( 3 votes ) Taking a hot tub bath is healthy in many ways irrespective of age or gender. But you have to keep safety in mind especially as far as the seniors and older adults are concerned. Here are some hot tub safety tips for seniors & elderly people. These tips…
Every Day I want to Scream. I just Want a Normal Life With my Husband and Kids.
5 / 5 ( 7 votes ) Here is the deal: My Mom moved in with us 15 months ago and it’s changed our family dynamic. My husband and I are doing okay, we can bitch and complain and go on dates to decompress, but the kids (8 & 6) are now crying to us…
Is it Bad to Lie to a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s or Dementia?
5 / 5 ( 4 votes ) Ok caregivers, I’ve seen a few posts that say ‘I hate lying’. We are not liars, we are adjusting to our loved ones reality which just happens to be a little bit different from actual reality. We don’t call them liars, so therefore we aren’t lying. This is…
My Siblings Want My Dad to Deal With His Dementia-Induced Forgetfulness by Himself
5 / 5 ( 2 votes ) My dad suffers from dementia and there are three other siblings besides for me that care for dad. He lives in assisted-living and we spend evenings with him so he’s not alone and he also has a caregiver during the day and he and the caregiver go to…