Chrissy Schwarting
Personal Journals Reflecting On Aging: Index

	Chrissy Schwarting, 26, has been caring for her 81-year-old grandfather for six years. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1991 and is now entering the later stages of the disease. He still lives at his home in Burnsville, Minnesota, where she cares for him up to 80 hours per week. Her aunt and mother stay with him the rest of the time, so that he receives 24x7 care.

June 7: Rising Anxiety Levels

June 11: Grandpa Out In Public

June 12: Good Days and Bad Days

June 13: A State of Confusion

June 14: Talking to the Mirror

June 18: Being Spied On

June 19: Getting Frustrated

June 20: Losing Touch with Reality

June 21: More Memory Loss

June 22: Grateful For A Half Day Off