How to Survive a Hurricane with an Alzheimer's Patient

Six of my most important tips for dealing with an Alzheimer's patient during a hurricane.By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomI took care of my mom, Dotty, for eight and a half years, 3,112 days.My mom lived with Alzheimer's disease.We survived 2 hurricanes together including monsterhurricane Wilma. A category 3 hurricane when it reached our home in Delray Beach, Florida.Here are 6 of my most important tips for dealing with an Alzheimer's patient during a hurricane.12 Ways to Control CareGiver Stress and SadnessListen Now or Continue ReadingSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:#1 It's Not Their FaultMy mom acted downright "nutty" during the hurricane.She did exactly the opposite of what you or I would do during a hurricane. I had problems getting her to stay in asafe place. She constantly wandered over to the windows to see what was going on.The noise from the hurricane sounded like a truck roaring by while you are standing on a corner. It was loud. My mother couldn't figure out what was going on, and she kept asking what is going on.Let me make my first point.It's not their fault.The Alzheimer's Caregiver Blame GameLet me say it right now.You will need to repeat these words over and over in your head -"It's not her fault"It was not my mom's fault because she really couldn't understand what was going on, and the danger we were in.Here's the deal.More likely than not you are going to get upset with your loved one living with Alzheimer's when they start doing the wro...
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