Ask Miriam – November 2019
Dear Miriam,
My father is 79 years old and my mother has been concerned for almost a year. He forgets things, gets angry more easily, and fails to pay bills in a timely manner… something she found out after receiving a cut-off notice for the electricity. […]
Ask Miriam – October 2019
Dear Miriam,
My mother has had dementia for five years. I live with her and am her primary caregiver. I have a sister who lives in NY and know she would like to help, but everything ends up falling on my shoulders. Doctors’ appointments, meals, medications, […]
Ask Miriam – September 2019
Dear Miriam,
I’ve been taking care of my uncle for a few years, and I know it’s time to bring in extra help. My problem is, I have no idea where to start. We want to keep him at home, but I’m wary of strangers being […]
Ask Miriam – August 2019
Dear Miriam,
My tia keeps repeating herself. No matter how many times I answer her questions, she’ll keep asking the same thing over and over again. And when I tell her she already asked me, she seems surprised. To be honest, it gets irritating after a […]
Ask Miriam – July 2019
Dear Miriam,
This is kind of embarrassing. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago, and all things considered, he’s fairly healthy. But lately, he’s started to soil himself. And the worst part is, he tries to hide it! We got him adult diapers, but […]
Ask Miriam – June 2019
Dear Miriam,
My aunt played a huge role in raising me and we’re very close. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Her kids are taking care of her and she has great caregivers, but I live in another state and feel […]