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 […]
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 […]