The post I wrote about resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers, Thursday Thirteen – 13 Blogs About Alzheimer’s,  resulted in numerous comments and caregivers sharing information.
They even provided some more blogs for caregivers.
If you’re looking for information and just a place to get together with other caregivers, for comfort and encouragement, perhaps you’d like to check out these blogs.  Also, you may find tips on making life more enjoyable for the person with Alzheimer’s.
If you have any more resources, do share them with us.  Caregivers need all the encouragement and support they can find during their journey with their Alzheimer’s patient.

Some time ago I wrote the post, Pets for Alzheimer’s Patients.  Today one of my readers shared with me:
We have 5 adult cats. Mom enjoys the fact that usually there’s at least one to sit on her lap or to sleep with her nightly or whenever she takes a nap.
My mother, who was never overly fond of cats, became quite attached to one as her Alzheimer’s developed.  When we had to move her to our home, 275 miles from where she was living, my husband suggested we bring her cat.  That did help Mother settle better here and was something …read more

If you’re thinking of a Valentine’s Day Tea, do you have everything planned, even the floral decorations?  Take a look at my Tea Time Notes blog for some ideas on party planning.
Flowers for Valentine Teas
What Are You Planning for Valentine’s Day?
In all likelihood, those of your Alzheimer’s parent’s generation enjoyed tea parties.  They’re being revived nowadays.  So this might be a delightful way to entertain as Valentiine’s Day approaches.

 Edie Dykeman, at ElderCareCafe, responded to my post,  Keeping Your Cool as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver , with, Great post and reminder to do what we can to stay calm and emotionally in control. Thanks!  She also described a situation in her caregiving life that you might relate to.
As I mentoned to Edie, it is difficult living day to day with someone who has Alzheimer’s and can be very stubborn. They’re also often frightened by what’s happening to them, so strike out verbally and physically at those closest.  That often is the caregiver.
When I was caring for Mother, I read somewhere that …read more

AlzheimersNotes.com
 Throughout the week, the Health and Wellness Channel has been focusing on Celebrities and Health. 
Some are Hollywood celebrities; others come from other walks of life.  By going public with their illness, they often make the world more aware and more willing to talk about a health situation that families keep”hidden in the closet.”
You, the caregiver,  and your Alzheimer’s patient also are celebrities and heroes in this challenge with a devastating disease.
Liz and I have written a number of posts on this topic this week.  In case you’ve missed any and would like to check them out, here is a roundup:
Celebrities Health …read more

AlzheimersNotes.com
This week, Alzheimer’s Notes, along with the rest of the Health and Wellness Channel, has been focusing on celebrities and health…in our case, celebrities and Alzheimer’s.  Often their coming forth with announcements about their health problems gives awareness to everyone.
However, YOU and YOUR ALZHEIMER’S PATIENT ARE CELEBRITIES, too.  You cry, you laugh, you suffer, you feel pain and joy.  You become frustrated.  You struggle with caregiving and facing the realization of this disease.  Yet you find rewards in the process, too.
If you’re a caregiver at a nursing home, you’re to be celebrated for the care you give our family members.  …read more