Caregiver + One Of A Kind Grams
Alzheimer's Info
Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. The disease often results in impairments of your cognitive skills like memory, understanding , reasoning, perception, language, and other behaviors.
Dementia VS Alzheimer's
Dementia is the category. There are many different kinds of dementia. Alzheimer's is a kind of dementia but not all dementia is Alzheimer's.
1 in 3 over 80
Alzheimer's is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 3 seniors will die with dementia, though it is not a normal part of aging.
6 Million & Rising
There are currently 6.2 million Americans who are living with Alzheimer's disease. By 2050 that number is expected to double to nearly 13 million.
Information gathered from the 2021 Alzheimer's Association Facts & Figures report.
Caregiver Tips
Here's just a few things I wish I knew about Alzheimer's before I started caregiving!
And remember, you are not alone. There are resources to help you along this journey! Join a support group & ask for help when you need it! We're only human.
Stop Trying To Reason
If your loved one with dementia says the sky is a beautiful shade of green, then the sky surely is green! Do not try to correct them. There is no point in trying to reason with the reality your loved one is in.
They Are Not To Blame
When you find yourself frustrated that your household items are all rearranged, remember they didn't do it on purpose. In order to give Grams the best care, I had to learn to separate her from the disease.
Keep Them Involved
When I first started caring I felt I had to do everything for Grams. Though she may not succeed perfectly by allowing her to be part of everyday life, like chores, she maintains a sense of purpose.
Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. The disease often results in impairments of your cognitive skills like memory, understanding , reasoning, perception, language, and other behaviors.
Alzheimer's Info
Learn From The Best
I would not have made it without the love, support & kindness of the caregiver community. There are so many I could thank but here are a few of my favorite pages that have helped me along the way. I hope they may help you out too.
An amazing gerontologist who helped me find my voice as an Aging Advocate.
A 10 year Millenial carer with interior design insight and a heart of gold. Also read Nikki HERE.
A Gero Influencer and your biggest cheerleader. Carrie supports & educates you along your way.
A fabulous Dementia Dietitian with a focus on Caregiver support and solutions.
A daughter of dementia, with an outlook on mindfulness & long distance care.
*Click their photo to go to their INSTAGRAM, click their name to go to their WEBSITE.
If you've met one person with dementia,
you've met one person with dementia.
Everyone's dementia & caregiving journey is different because we are all different people.
Check out some of my favorite dementia carers that I follow on Instagram!
