A New Kind of Marriage
I was fortunate that I never knew my husband before he had Parkinson’s. Of course, I wished that I had been able to spend time with him when he was his original self. I never got to go boating with him, travel, or raise kids, or live the day-to-day life of regular...Ain’t No Mountain Higher
Reflecting on my initial reaction when my neurologist confirmed a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, I must admit I had no clue as to what to expect. While awaiting my first appointment I did a few internet searches and did get some meaningful insight into such...Are You Ever Afraid?
I know fear must be a common component of caregiving. There are so many unknowns that we face in dealing with a chronic disease. We don’t know what the future holds for our loved one and ourselves, nor do we know how things will be in one year, five years, or at...Are You Still Trying To Develop a Positive Attitude?
Last month we began a discussion about how important having a positive attitude is to being a good caregiver – and feeling good about yourself. Remember, life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it. That may be a hard concept to...Attitude is Everything
Being a caregiver is occasionally rewarding and makes me feel good because I love my husband, but it often feels like a stressful problem that I just can’t seem to solve. I can’t figure out why I feel down in the dumps or anxious or unmotivated or angry or...Can we find any humor in what we do?
The correct answer is – we had better!! Good humor is the health of the soul, and it certainly can make our lives more enjoyable. It’s sometimes hard to find things to laugh about in caregiving, isn’t it, especially if our loved one has advanced disease or...Caregiver’s Bill of Rights
Last month, I incorporated the “Caregiver’s Bible” into my column. This month I’d like to take a look at the “Caregiver’s Bill of Rights,” whose author is also unknown, but has also been in many caregiver publications. I...Caregivers also ‘have’ Parkinson’s Disease
The longer I am a caregiver, the more I realize that it’s very important to understand yourself and what your needs are – what satisfies you – what kinds of behaviors make you angry – what makes you happy and thus more patient? Why is this important and...Caring for Mom: A Son’s Experience with Parkinson’s Disease
My mother was an independent and strong-willed lady. She didn’t confide in me about her medical issues, although she did tell her friends. My father reached out to me when he heard from Mom’s friends that she wasn’t feeling well, but she never disclosed exactly what...
Stander EZ Adjust Bed Rail
Caregivers – Save your back!
Here is a low cost adjustable bed rail and bed assist grab bar designed with mobility issues in mind.
Here is a low cost adjustable bed rail and bed assist grab bar designed with mobility issues in mind.