Caregivers Corner-Keep a Journal
From the time I was about 9 or 10 years old, my mother encouraged me to keep a journal (well, she called it a diary). Although I always enjoyed writing, I never understood why she bugged me so much to write my thoughts. I figured maybe she wanted to read it when I wasn’t around. Or maybe, she recognized my desire and ability to write before I did. She surely never realized that the practice would help me to cope with caring for her as we, together, battled Alzheimer’s disease.
As a caregiver, you have a lot going on in your heart and head and journaling is a great way to relieve stress.
This blog focuses on Alzheimer’s Disease .. for caregivers, loved ones, and patients .. and includes treatments, medications, healthy eating, legal issue, rage, incontinence, wandering, daily issues, independent living facilities, long distance care giving, long-term care facilities, inspiration, independence, and most of all .. with honor and dignity.... 
