Sensory Stimulation for People with Dementia
The nervous system receives and processes information about the world around us to help us react to situations, communicate, and keep our bodies safe and healthy. Much of this information comes through the sensory organs which the brain processes as sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch – our five senses.…
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CDEL/IDPH Power of Planning Online Tool The Power of Planning is an online program that helps you take control of your future and make your power of attorney documents for free. Find it on the ICRN: https://ilbrainhealth.org/living-with-dementia/services/ Guidance and Preparation Dementia is a slow and progressive disease and no two…
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Worksheet: Things to Consider Before Moving an Older Adult Into Your Home
In some cases, it makes sense for an older parent, relative, or friend to move into your home so you can take care of them. Use this list of questions when thinking about whether this kind of move is the right arrangement for you. Download Worksheet
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Caregiver Worksheet: Important Documents and Paperwork
This worksheet provides a checklist of important records, documents, and other information to help you determine what needs to be gathered and stored. Download Worksheet
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Caregiver Worksheet: Managing Medications and Supplements
Use this worksheet to keep track of every prescription drug, over-the-counter medicine, and supplement the older adult is taking. Keep this list handy and share it with all of the person’s other caregivers and health care providers. Download Worksheet
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Happy Memorial Day!
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As we gather in remembrance, let us honor their courage and pledge never to forget the cost of our liberty. Wishing you a meaningful day of reflection and gratitude for the fallen heroes…
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Downloadable Home Safety Checklist Worksheet for Caregivers
This room-by-room checklist helps you identify and remove hazards around an older person’s home to help keep them safe. Download Worksheet
Keep reading…Downloadable Worksheet to Help You Keep Track of Caregiving Responsibilities
NIA caregiver worksheets can help you coordinate care and keep track of your caregiving responsibilities and needs. Caregiving comes with many responsibilities that can be helpful to divide up among family and friends. Use this worksheet for identifying and sharing caregiving tasks with others. You can download, print, and copy…
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