dementia
-
Dementia and Medication Distribution–a Daily Challenge for the Caregiver
By Larry Peterson In America, one in ten people over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s Disease. (Alzheimer’s Disease is only one of many types of dementia. There are also other types, such as Vascular Dementia or Lewy Body Dementia and many others). Please note: There is no “magic” pill that can cure Alzheimer’s Disease. Since I…
-
Remembering Alzheimer's Patients and their Caregivers
IT MAKES SENSE TO ME By Larry Peterson Alzheimer’s patient–Wikimedia Commons Remembering Alzheimer’s Patients & their Caregivers
-
Visiting Homebound Elder-Catholics—A Privilege and sometimes, an Unexpected Challenge
IT MAKES SENSE TO MEBy Larry Peterson I have been an EMHC (Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion) for over 20 years. I have had the honor and privilege of bringing Holy Communion to many people in many places: hospitals, nursing homes, hospice centers, assisted living facilities,and, of course, to the homebound. I love being part…
-
For Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients, November is National Family Caregiver Month*
IT MAKES SENSE TO MEBy Larry Peterson My wife, Marty (Martha) has Alzheimer’s Disease and I am her primary caregiver. Since November, 2016, is National Family Caregiver’s Month sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, I thought I would share a slice of an average day she and I experience together. At the same time I can also leave…
-
Celebrating Our First Alzheimer's Christmas Together; Laughter Allowed
IT MAKES SENSE TO MEby Larry Peterson I guess the first time I realized that something was really wrong was about a year and a half ago. I have a bedroom I turned into an office and I was sitting at the keyboard clicking away. I sensed someone behind me and turned to see my…
Cradling Catholic 