Did you know that flexibility exercises can help with everyday tasks such as getting dressed or buckling your seat belt? This video, from the NIA, features six flexibility exercises that you can do at home. They include the shoulder and upper arm stretch, back stretch, ankle stretch, hamstring stretch, hip stretch, and buddy stretch. You’ll […]
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Keeping a person with Alzheimer’s disease safe is a major concern for caregivers. There are changes you can make to their environment that can help. Check out these tips on what you can do in the bathroom to reduce the risk of injury: Do not leave a severely impaired person with Alzheimer’s alone in the bathroom. Remove
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Cognitive health – the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember- is an important component of brain health. Taking care of your physical health may help your cognitive health. You can: Get recommended health screenings. Manage chronic health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and high cholesterol. Consult with your healthcare provider about the medicines you take and possible side effects on memory, sleep,
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