4 Lessons I Learned About Alzheimer's Caregiving

I learned that people living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia are not the enemy, they are our loved one's.ByAlzheimer's Reading RoomMy name is Bob DeMarco. I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. I took care of my mother for 8 and a half years (3,112 days) until the day she went to Heaven on May 25, 2012.  If you are a caregiver, I know how you feel.I understand how you might be feeling each day. I understand because I lived it myself.The Importance of Socialization in Dementia CareSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free ServiceAs it turned out for us it was a long and arduous journey. A journey that started with fear, burden, and heartbreak; and ended, with feelings of great accomplishment and Joy.Caring for my mother in her greatest time of needwas the greatest accomplishment of my life. I know that other caregivers come to the same conclusion.1.One of the first things I learned in my battle with Alzheimer's was caregivers often feel angry, frustrated, and agitated during the day. I wish our relatives and friends better understood this.I wrote,Sitting in The Front Row with Alzheimer's, not only for persons caring for someone living with dementia; but also, for their families and friends to read. You might consider sharing this so everyone can better understand what it is like being us.2.I learned that a person you know all or most of your lifesuddenly changes. This makes communication very difficult.This person, your loved one, begins to act o...
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