Archive for the 'Caregiving Vents' Category

Today Our Timing Was Off and I Made Mom Mad

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Sometimes the behaviors and dementia that are a part of Mom’s Alzheimer’s disease are very frustrating.  There are some days I just need to vent to get my feelings out.
Today is one of those days.  Mine and Mom’s timing was off, and it caused a conflict.  This morning we were planning on going to church.  [...]

Caregiving Vents

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Caregiving for my mom with Alzheimer’s disease is not easy.  It is a long, frustrating, uphill challenge.  One of my biggest struggles with caregiving is that it can be difficult to open up and share the challenges I face with others.  A lot of people don’t relate to stories about Mom making crazy accusations or [...]