Those who care for someone with Dementia know that each new day presents new challenges. Even the most mundane tasks -- things that people would consider simple or routine, become filled with difficulty and stress. My 82 year-old mother had an 11 a.m. appointment at the Wal-Mart vision center. Mom had lost her glasses (or… Continue reading Dealing With Dementia: The Eye Exam
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Dealing with Dementia: Flip a Coin
My Mom is 82 years old and has developed dementia. I don't know if it's Alzheimers or some other form. I'm not sure it really matters. Dementia in all its forms is a devastating condition for both those who suffer from it and those who love them. My Mom's condition came on suddenly. Or maybe… Continue reading Dealing with Dementia: Flip a Coin
Dealing With Dementia and Returning to Wetzel County
Dementia is cruel joke that is played on those who suffer from it. For those who watch it happening it is sad and confusing. My mother's memory fades in and out so quickly that it is difficult to know what world she is living in at any moment in time. You can’t predict or prevent… Continue reading Dealing With Dementia and Returning to Wetzel County