his partner of 34 years. It's not easy."You find yourself getting exhausted, sometimes resentful," he said. "And you go through periods of anger, periods of depression."When we asked Lee about his way to carve out time for himself, he said: "Oh, it's very little, the spel...
because suddenly you're there is no more normal," she says. There's a societal expectation that you're supposed to be able to "get over it or move forward," which is not always the case, she adds.
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Finding support as a caregiver for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it's not uncommon for caregivers and loved ones to experience stress and mental health challenges like depression or burnout. It can also be di...
And many folks experience grief when a parent or loved one becomes diagnoses with some form of dementia like Alzheimer’s Disease—even though the person may be still alive, it can feel like they’ve lost the person. In short, grief doesn’t have to be about death and it doesn’t have...
Ways to Cope With Homesickness Homesick students should bring and share comfort items from home, schedule chats with loved ones, maintain a routine, get involved on campus and seek out help if needed. "Sometimes with the feeling of loneliness, we can start to feel like we're the only one...
When it comes to caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s, reducing agitation and behavioral issues is crucial. These symptoms can be challenging not only for the person experiencing them but also for their loved ones and caregivers. However, home health care provides several advantages in managing the...
People withfrontotemporal dementiamay become physically aggressive much sooner than people with Alzheimer's. This is because people with Alzheimer's have damage nearer to the back of the brain.5 The frontal parts of the brain are responsible for:6 ...
How War Steals Holidays from Families Some Find It Difficult to Celebrate as Loved Ones Serve Overseas; Others Must Cope with a More Profound LossByline: Joseph Ryan Daily Herald Staff Writer For thousands of suburban families, the Iraq...By Ryan...
38.A[定位] Dementia refers to the loss of cognitive abilities, and one of its most common form is Alzheimer’s disease. At this time, the causes of the disease are not well understood, and consequently, there are no proven steps that people can take to prevent it. 39.K[定位] So we...