In the midst of all the sickness in my house, I decided I needed some humor. I invite you to log onto the home page - www.thealzheimerspouse.com - and read today's blog. Feel free to add suggestions here for the "duties" section in case I have missed anything.
And, most of all, they are not emotionally involved. They are not losing their life's partner. And they are incredible, loving people--just like all of us.
Joan, I am so glad you are starting to feel better. Thank you for all you do, take care of yourself. There is so much info on your site it really helps.
Joan, I just copied your AD and I am making copies, if it is ok with you, to just put in the hands of someone who thinks this job is not hard..or says something really stupid. Just the other day I told someone that dh has Alz..they asked who is the caregiver..I just said I am the UNPAID caregiver 24/7 365. Want a job? they said NO..wonder why?