Sign Up For The Caregiver Newsletter. Malnutrition problems can be a serious issue for seniors. Over time, food seems less desirable as your taste buds become less sensitive and less effective with age.

A daily log of my activities as a caregiver for my dad who has dementia. Dementia is the nice stew pot that many diseases fall into, Alzheimers to name one and soooo many others. My hope is to chronicle the joys and challenges; most importantly when faced with the challenge was I able to stay positive? If so how did I and if not, why. Tuesday, February 19, 2013. And finally, my favorite FACES. Cute name, hmm? Yes We as caregivers have to accept that change is inev.

Friday, April 20, 2012. G has started making more of an effort to walk outside every day. He has even gone with. Me to the grocery store several times, and pushed a cart around the store rather than. Riding in the electric cart. His balance is much better, and he has started to get things for himself from the kitchen. As I have waited on him for the last year, this has been a bit of an adjustment, for both. On a model diet based on all of the constraints.

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