by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
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by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
It’s been a tough morning. Your dad, who’s been living with dementia for five years now, just won’t get out of bed. Your sister promised to take over for you today so you could have a few hours respite from the burden of caring for him 24/7. But… She hasn’t...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Bluebird Care, a home care provider in Ireland, developed this handy infographic to help identify safety hazards in the home. Whether your parents live alone in their own home or apartment, in assisted living, or have moved in with your family, this can help you make...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Recently, I sat down (virtually) with Gail Weatherill, RN BSN CAEd CDP (wonder what all that means? See below.), aka The Dementia Nurse, who answered your nursing home questions on a wide range of topics:How do you know when it’s time for nursing home placement?How do...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Posted by: Anne Bogardus, (Founder and former caregiver)This information is provided for educational and information purposes only. It is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your state for specific questions about your situation.Do you have a parent living...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Author: Anne Bogardus, Founder and former caregiver Any form of dementia is challenging for caregivers, largely because the symptoms can be so random and, at times, seem to come and go. When I was struggling to understand my dad’s behavior, I spent time on the...