This week's resource post will deal with dementia and Alzheimer's. There is a contributor named Merrci with the online magazine Squidoo, who specializes in writing about these topics and I have found her articles to be very helpful and informative. Not only does she provide useful information, but she has also included ads for some helpful books that she believes will enlighten people even more. I am the official "Retired and Loving It" contributor on Squidoo, and I have discovered that the articles that are written by both of us appeal to similar groups of readers.
Here's a link to Merrci's most recent article:
http://www.squidoo.com/will-alzheimers-or-dementia-affect-your-family
Since my mother is suffering from advanced dementia, I know how difficult the situation can be for many families. I am fortunate that my mother and father are currently living with my sister. I'm not sure how long this arrangement will last. Eventually, however, it is possible that my mother will need to be moved to a memory care facility.
Whether you are a Baby Boomer who is worried about your own declining memory, or you have aging parents who have been diagnosed with dementia, the information Merrci provides about assisted living, getting financial assistance to pay for it, etc., will be very helpful as you decide on the best way to handle this emotional situation.
Here are links to three Amazon books that you may also find helpful in dealing with this dreadful disease in your family. Just click on the titles below to be taken directly to their Amazon page.
"A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips For Making Life Easier"
"Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure"
"Talking to Alzheimer's: Simple Ways to Connect When You Visit with a Family Member or Friend"
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I'd like to also suggest "Talking To Alzheimers" another book available on Amazon. This is a small uncomplicated read full of practical ideas for communicating with someone who has alzheimers. I read it on a flight to Wisconsin to visit my mother-in-law. It was the best book I could have taken with me on the plane. By the time my plane landed I had a completely different approach to talking with her that helped not only her, but me as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for telling us about this book. I plan to add a link to it in the body of my post. I really appreciate the suggestion! I may need to read the book, too!
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