Ask Miriam – February 2020
Dear Miriam,
I am caring for my husband with dementia and am at the end of my rope. I’m so stressed by having to take care of everything all by myself. He is unable to be left alone, needs help with bathing and dressing, gets up […]
Ask Miriam – January 2020
Dear Miriam,
I have an aunt and uncle who live about 5 miles from me. I try to help a couple of times per week by providing meals and doing errands since neither drives anymore. My aunt was diagnosed with early-stage dementia two years ago and […]
Ask Miriam – December 2019
Dear Miriam,
My mom lives with me, and we’re having a big family get-together over the winter holiday. My two brothers and my sister from out of town will be there, along with their significant others and kids. My mom was diagnosed about a year ago. […]
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 […]