Preparing yourself for caregiving

Preparing yourself for caregiving

Growing old with dignity There are very few people who plan for the time that they will need caregiving. At some time in our lives we will be responsible for caring for our parents or ageing relatives and friends. From our experience most families are very poorly...
Caregiving for the late stage of Alzheimer’s

Caregiving for the late stage of Alzheimer’s

Growing old with dignity Having cared for your loved one through the early and middles stages of Alzheimer’s, you now find yourself having to provide more intensive care, as his or her condition worsens quite significantly. You will notice, for instance, that the...
Caregiving for Middle Stage Alzheimer’s

Caregiving for Middle Stage Alzheimer’s

Growing old with dignity Usually the longest stage of Alzheimer’s, the middle stage is far more challenging than the early stage. During the early stage, the focus is on basic caregiving, such as establishing routines, creating a safe and familiar environment,...
Caregiving for Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Caregiving for Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Growing old with dignity In medical terms there are actually five stages of Alzheimer’s but for purposes of caregiving we break them down into early, middle and late stage. This article deals with early stage. Although a person may not always appear to have dementia,...
Don’t Feel Guilty About Using Professional Caregivers

Don’t Feel Guilty About Using Professional Caregivers

Growing old with dignity One would automatically assume that bringing in professional help to take care of your loved ones is by default an act of kindness and love. Yet some people see it as abdicating their responsibility and feel guilty that they can’t provide the...