Alzheimer's Caregivers - PIH

09/07/2021

Anyone need an in person support group? I know of one in Huntington Beach area

04/14/2021

Got news today that we are still not allowed to hold our support group meetings in the hospital yet!!

01/05/2021

Happy New Year.
As an alumni, I stand with you always, especially during this horrible pandemic --- Steve

10/06/2020

Posting as Steve Arndt.
Hi to all, hope everyone is surviving all of this. I'm not ready to come to meetings yet, who knows about Sharon? I'm mostly living in our original house across the street, since she can't seem to stay out of big box stores. We got everything out of her Dad's house with minutes to spare and turned it over to the new owners. Since we had some $, we bought a reliable car. Now we'll spend a year or two (not a joke) going thru stuff, including my parents' stuff. So many old tools (some worth $), and tupperware, and linens (70 years worth) so maybe make it 3 years. There is life after caregiving, but maybe not what I'd hoped for, yet. I think about the group all the time, and worry about all the added pressures you all are under these days. Sharon did zoom meetings with her film group, and I'm wondering if any of the group might want to do something similar. I've never done it, but I think we could do a facebook room. I'll run it by Debbie, and see if anyone is interested. Hang tough, stay strong & safe, and as my musical favorite Mary Chapin Carpenter says, "stay mighty".

06/07/2020

Posting as Steve Arndt - My aunt with Alzheimer's passed last night at age 92. Third of six siblings claimed by this killer. Did I mention that I hate this disease? I hate what it does to the person that has it, and the family of caregivers that surround them. Now our next generation should be looking over our own shoulders. I miss you all, and wonder how your families are doing, with the added degree of difficulty of the pandemic. Hope to see you all sometime soon. Stay safe.

03/21/2020

Just talked to our neighbor that worked the reception desk at PIH. She's been furloughed, and said there are tents out front to separate Covid-19 patients from others, and no one is being being let in without a medical reason. Add that 10 or fewer deal to this, and I'm guessing there will be no meeting at PIH for April 7th. Check with the hospital, Deb, or watch this space.

10/17/2019

Came across this short video series from Alzheimer's LA, that addresses some common problems faced by caregivers. Check it out.

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10/01/2019

Here's the link for the underwear we talked about last month. Not an endorsement, just info.

Wearever incontinence panties provide reliable protection with out feeling like adult diapers. Our incontinence underwear for women is available in various styles.

09/19/2019

The next meeting at Presbyterian Hospital is Tuesday, October 1st 1-3 PM.

09/07/2019

Sharon's Dad has a new Great Granddaughter.
Savannah Briella 7 lbs. 3 oz.

That will make 7 humans & 3 big dogs in that 3 bedroom, 1 bath home where he is on hospice.

Good luck to all.

08/29/2019

Just set up a twitter account to help remind us of upcoming meetings, news, and related items. You can find it

08/10/2019

Posting as Steve Arndt.

I was just thinking that maybe there should be a post about the book "The 36 Hour Day". Our group uses it often, and it's almost a rite of passage, that when your journey is done, you pass your copy on to someone else.

You don't read it so much like a book, but use it like a reference when something comes up. Maybe it can give you an idea, when you're out of ideas.

At first glance. I saw some used copies online for under $5, or you can stop by a meeting and see if there are any extra copies floating around.

It's written by Nancy L. Mace. and published by Johns Hopkins University Press Books.