An Alzheimer’s Caregiver Blog http://www.knowitalz.com Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.knowitalz.com/community/caregiver/funny-tail-tale.html FROM THE ARCHIVES 2009: Barring anything hilarious, this will be my last hemorrhoid post. Dad has been wiping with the medicated Tucks Pads after he poops in order to soothe his butt. Somehow he got the idea that he would try to Band-Aid one of the Tucks pad to his cheeks. He called for help, and I explained that the pads were used for wiping only. The Preparation-H creme was for fill in medication between movements. The Tucks was tucked in and four Band-Aids held his cheeks together. It looked like a spider web! After I performed the very complicated Band-Aid-ectomy, he lost a few hairs, and we both got a few good laughs! Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:19:03 +0100 http://www.knowitalz.com/community/caregiver/knowitalz-the-caregiver-book.html My Dad was a FUNNY man. If you are a longtime reader of KnowItAlz - The Blog, you know that his seven years living with me were filled with love, dignity and humor. Since he passed away in April, I have been compiling the funniest blogs into a book to help caregivers see the lighter side of caring for someone with memory loss. Please watch my video on KICKSTARTER (click on the link below) and pre-order a book if you like. I guarantee 150 pages of laughs! Kathy@KnowItAlz.com (mailto:Kathy@KnowItAlz.com). Thanks! Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:01:24 +0100 http://www.knowitalz.com/community/dementia/strange-hotel.html From the Archives 2009: Dad had a pretty high fever while he was in the hospital and was having some mild hallucinations. For a bit, he thought he was in a nice hotel in New York City and was asking for room service. When the hospital's social worker came in, she asked if Dad had a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order in place, and explained to him what that meant: Mr. Hatfield, if you should happen to die, would you want our staff to bring you back to life? She asked. What the in the hell kind of HOTEL IS THIS? He asked as he looked at me with complete wonderment. Full service. I replied with a smile. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:36:09 +0100 http://www.knowitalz.com/community/dementia/strange-hotel-2.html From the Archives 2009: Dad had a pretty high fever while he was in the hospital and was having some mild hallucinations. For a bit, he thought he was in a nice hotel in New York City and was asking for room service. When the hospital's social worker came in, she asked if Dad had a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order in place, and explained to him what that meant: Mr. Hatfield, if you should happen to die, would you want our staff to bring you back to life? She asked. What the in the hell kind of HOTEL IS THIS? He asked as he looked at me with complete wonderment. Full service. I replied with a smile. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:36:08 +0100 http://www.knowitalz.com/community/alzheimer-s/best-year-ever.html From the Archives 2010: Dad and I were discussing the fact that today is New Year's Eve. I hope 2011 is a great year for us. I said. This past year has been the best one I can remember. said my Dad with a smile. Well, that's certainly the truth! May all of you have a stress free New Year! Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:40:04 +0100