Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 2: Above the BeltI've found that shirts can be a struggle, but some shirts make life easier. There are tricks to guiding heavy arms rather than pushing and twisting and battling. Let's start from... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 1: Below the BeltA toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's disease progresses, new dressing strategies and techniques have... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Struggles with FoodAs my husband's Alzheimer's progresses he struggles more and more with certain types of food. I first noticed him having difficulty cutting a piece of pizza rather than picking it... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Letting GoCaregiving is hard on many levels. Being a caregiver is emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. My husband suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's, diagnosed at age 53, and has advanced to needing... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Daylight Savings Some people are highly affected by daylight savings and some are not. I find that closing the blinds early and turning on a few more lights in the house helps...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSundowningCopingAwareness
Food struggles?Does anyone's loved one struggle with the mechanics of eating? My husband takes his sandwiches apart now, has trouble with hand held things like pizza and has a hard time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
When your loved one acts NORMAL in front of others!Have you ever shared your loved one's Alzheimer's behaviors only to have them step up and act perfectly normal in front of friends and family?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Caregiver Help: Accepting, Asking, and ArticulatingI came out of my mother's womb crying "I can do it myself!" and have been extremely independent since my first breath. After my 53-year-old husband, Peter was diagnosed with... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
