Dementia Caregiving
Dementia can be divided into several different types of dementia, the most commonly known being Alzheimer's Disease. Caregivers of dementia patients often feel isolated from those around them, overwhelmed with the demand of caring for their loved ones, and trying to maintain their own lives as well. The caregiver's experience differs depending on the phase of their loved one's illness, the kind of dementia, and the specific person who is effected by dementia.
I am well versed in the progression of dementia and the struggles and stresses of living with/ caring for someone who has been diagnosed with the dementia. I have spent years working at the VA hospital in San Antonio in a program called "Stress Busters" which worked with caregivers in an effort to help them reduce their own stress, cope with the illness in their household, and learn to live a more healthy life. I wrote my dissertation on Spirituality and Dementia Spousal Caregivers, and I get great joy out of working with caregivers and helping them to find their voice and their lives within their responsibilities. You are welcome to look at Dr Novian Curriculum Vitawhich has much information about my experience working with caregivers of Dementia and Parkinson's patients.
----Alzheimer's Disease 2007 Progress Report---
Click here for a brand new update that just came out recently about the progress and decription of dementia and Alzheimer's disease from the Department of Health and Human Services. It is a good resource for people wanting to know the latest info.Types of dementia, and diseases that can cause it, are as follows: (descriptions are available at the following links)
