Tag Archives: cognitive difficulties
Visiting mom with memory loss
My mom has memory loss and probably depression, and visiting her is just really hard. She’s in assisted living not far from us, and I love her, but I frankly dread visits with her and have a hard time making … Continue reading
Common Misconceptions That Lead to Caregiver Guilt vs Reality:
Major Signs of Menopause Brain Fog
major signs of menopause brain fog: Lack of Focus: Zoning out? You guessed it, estrogen may be to blame! It’s essential for keeping our neural connections in check, helping our brain cells chat, and supporting cognitive superpowers like attention and … Continue reading
Caregiver
My mother and father are in their early 70s. I’m very close with both of them. There have been changes to their health over time, with wearing hearing aids, walking more slowly, etc., but I’ve noticed that my mother is … Continue reading
Remembering 3 Words
The neurological examination was over. Alan had done better than expected, remembering two of the three words (“pencil” and “watch”) and the incumbent president’s name. As the doctor wrote his prescriptions, I stood next to my very tired and stressed … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 