NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has been […]
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Caregiver Worksheets The caregiver worksheets can help you coordinate care and keep track of your caregiving responsibilities and needs. You can download, print, and copy the worksheets. Worksheet: Coordinating caregiving responsibilities Caregiving comes with many responsibilities that can be helpful to divide up among family and friends. Use this worksheet for identifying and sharing caregiving
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In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease takes a lot of time and effort, especially when the person you’re caring for reacts in ways that are hurtful. You may feel discouraged, sad, lonely, frustrated, confused, or angry. These feelings are normal, and it’s important to care for your own emotional health. Simple reminders like “I’m doing the
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#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult. Having accurate information and support can help you know what to expect and what to do next as the disease progresses. Explore steps you can take after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis with this checklist.
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Genes are the building blocks that make us who we are, what we look like, and how we age. Variations in genes — even small changes to a gene — can affect the likelihood of a person developing a disease such as Alzheimer’s. Researchers used to know of only a few genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth The healthy human brain contains billions of specialized cells that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals. These cells, called neurons, send messages among different parts of the brain and to the muscles and organs of the body. Alzheimer’s disease disrupts communication between neurons, resulting in the loss of function and cell
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