Commented on a discussion 7/29/2009 at 9:53 am
I am Kathy (39 years old) and the primary caregiver for my 81 year old Dad who has Alzheimer's disease and lives with me in North
Carolina.
...Read MoreI am Kathy (39 years old) and the primary caregiver for my 81 year old Dad who has Alzheimer's disease and lives with me in North
Carolina.
I realized that my Dad had severe dementia after my Mom passed away in 2004, and he moved in with me.
We have a part time (private pay) CNA home health aide, who
stays with Dad while I work.
I have a full time job, a family of my own (including my love, David and his 14 year-old daughter, Jessica), am a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels and the Lion's Club.
When Dad first came to live with us, I thought my life was over.
Then, I made a decision. We can let this ruin our lives, or we can
fight.
At our house, we use Razadyne, Namenda and laughter.
I am also writing a blog, it forces me to write down one funny thing about my life with Dad every single day. That is a very important part of making me a better caregiver.
I am committed to making sure my Dad will not suffer from
Alzheimer's. And hopefully, those of us who love him will not either.
Good Luck to all,
Kathy