What does it mean to be a caregiver? Is it a job that requires no real skill or education? Is a caregiver a disposable person who can be easily replaced? Would you have the heart and dedication to be a caregiver? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Tag Archives: home care
Dementia: The busyness of a dying mind.
Can increased speech be the brain’s final attempt to hold on to control when battling dementia? Continue reading
So she’s throwing a tantrum. What am I supposed to do?
When my grandmother with dementia throws a tantrum, I remember that she has severe limitations and arguing only serves to do more damage to both of us than help the situation in any way. Continue reading
Successfully transitioning my grandmother, with dementia, from short-term rehabilitation care to home care.
Providing consistent care, love and a sense of independence and security is priority when transitioning a family member with dementia from rehab to home care, but there’s more to it than just that. Continue reading
