In this article, originally published by the Daily Herald, find sme great gift ideas for people with Alzheimer's, and their caregivers.
By the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Janet Barker could write a book about being a caregiver. Barker spent 13 years taking care of her mother, evolving from tracking her mother’s medications to living with her in a senior housing setting. Along with a sister, she now helps care for her 95-year-old aunt.… Continue reading Respite Care: Caring for the Caregivers
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that causes brain cells to degenerate and die, which leads to a decline in memory function and thinking skills.