Articles tagged with dementia
No Housework
Well Kept House My sister in law who has dementia and has come to live with us, always kept a very clean and tidy house: no dust, no crumbs, dishes always done and put away. Very different from our house. I always used to ask her for her secrets of house
Dementia - Behavioral and Reasoning Changes
Dementia Dementia is a general term that refers to a group of symptoms affecting cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, language, and behavior. It is not a specific disease, but rather a set of symptoms that can be caused by various conditions and
Gaslighting and Alzheimer's
Gaslighting Gaslighting is considered to be very wrong and harmful. The term comes from a film called Gaslight, made in 1944. It is a psychological thriller starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer, The story is about a young woman whose husba
Dementia Is Very Trying At Times
Hair Appointment I mentioned in my last article on dementia that my sister in law is now staying with us "for a few days" and has now been here for about 5 weeks. I got her a hair appointment a couple of weeks ago and she seemed to enjoy it, so booke
It Will Never Be Decided
Dementia A very sad disease, where the sufferer loses memories and finally may not know those they have spent their whole lives with. My sister in law has dementia and recently it took a sudden turn for the worse, where she was not getting up until maybe
New Research Reveals Costs of Dementia Care Higher than for Any Other Condition
The information in the latest research results by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) won't come as a shock to those caring for, or having cared for, someone with dementia. The information that out-of-pocket costs in the care for those with dementia
My Sister's New Life - Progress Report
After living with me for eleven years, my mom has been living with my sister for about three and a half months now. (Read about when it started here: On the Verge of My New Life.) The adjustment has been a challenge. (Cue the omi
