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Caregiver Tips: How To Begin Dementia Caregiving As A Young Caregiver Under 40

by Kristin | Jan 6, 2022 | Caregiver Resources, Early-Stage Caregiving, The Role Reversal

When a loved one is diagnosed with a form of Dementia, the most popular form being Alzheimer’s, multiple shifts occur. A role reversal where a child now becomes the parent to their parent, a family dynamic shift of those wanting to help and those that dont want to...
The Humor of Alzheimer’s: Silly Superhero Mom

The Humor of Alzheimer’s: Silly Superhero Mom

by Kristin | Mar 21, 2021 | Early-Stage Caregiving

Okay, role reversers, this is a good one. Another Alzheimer’s humor story staring my mother. The beautiful, wonderful, and amazing woman was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about three years ago. Once again, my mom has shown that in the painstaking and...
Tile® and Alzheimer’s – A Great Solution

Tile® and Alzheimer’s – A Great Solution

by Kristin | Mar 8, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Early-Stage Caregiving

Hey caregivers! I want to share a product that I have been using with my mom for a couple of years. My mom might hold the record for misplaced items – read my Alzheimer’s Humor: Lost Phone post for just a glimpse of how great she is at misplacing things....
How To Use Distractions As An Alzheimer’s Caregiver

How To Use Distractions As An Alzheimer’s Caregiver

by Kristin | Feb 28, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Early-Stage Caregiving

So if you have read my previous posts, I know what you are probably thinking, “Kristin, you said to remove distractions, not add them.” You are correct; when having a conversation with an Alzheimer’s loved one, I find it best to remove distractions....
The Humor of Alzheimer’s: Extra Cookies

The Humor of Alzheimer’s: Extra Cookies

by Kristin | Feb 8, 2021 | Early-Stage Caregiving

My first experience having a role reversal and really immersing into young caregiving was a few years ago. This was the first time I felt like a parent to my mother; it was a little trippy. I realized that as this disease progressed, I would be the one to set...
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