Hi Everyone,
Decided to change my look a little here and change my tune.
I think people want to talk about Health and Wellness. So, I
have years of first hand knowledge with geriatrics so lets
start giving some information, and asking some information.

Most of my career as a nurse has been with the elderly. I
love them like they are my own grandparents. Each day has
a different sadness, but also a different triumph. I have also
learned so much from each and everyone of my dear friends.

What are the biggest fears of getting old?
Loss of independence, loss of drivers license, loss of spouse, loss of home. The one we never seem to think of is loss of a child. Now, mix in loss of memory that you do not remember losing any of those and all you want is to go back to that happy place. That is what it feels like when you have any form of dementia.

One form of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease. Statistically every 71 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's Disease is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease. As many as 5 million Americans are living with the disease which destroys brain cells. This causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior affecting work and social life.

The Alzheimer's Association has listed these stages:

• Stage 1: No impairment
• Stage 2: Very mild decline
• Stage 3: Mild decline
• Stage 4: Moderate decline (mild or early stage)
• Stage 5: Moderately severe decline (moderate or mid-stage)
• Stage 6: Severe decline (moderately severe or mid-stage)
• Stage 7: Very severe decline (severe or late stage)

Alzheimer's Disease is Always fatal.

My job is to make sure that I celebrate each and everyone of their life's daily. Live each day to the fullest and make sure they have a smile on their face. As a "caregiver" to them I will become one of the people they greatly depend on. They see me every day practically and I become a familiar person. Sometimes my name becomes an old friend, a daughter, a sister, I can be whomever they want me to be for the moment. They have times that they become very frustrated and angry, my job is to redirect them into a happier place. They do not want to be mean, or hit, it all takes time an extreme patience.

When you have a loved one at home it is a constant concern and many caregivers burn themselves out. Make sure you take care of yourself also. They need you to be healthy during this period of time.

Assisted Living is a good choice for your loved ones. There are ones that have Dementia designed areas designed for their type of activities. I work at one of those in California. To see what we are about check out this link aegisliving.com If you happen to be close to one of them stop in and check us out.

Now, if you have questions, please start asking and I will start answering to the best of my ability. First with experience then with research.

Thanks for stopping by!!