Over time, it may be increasingly challenging for a person with Alzheimer’s disease to stay active. However, there are ways you can help: Learn more tips to help a loved one with dementia stay active.
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Mealtimes can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. However, creating a routine with familiar foods, a consistent time and setting, and pleasant conversation, are a few ways to make mealtimes easier. View this infographic for tips to simplify mealtimes for a person with Alzheimer’s.
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It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Participating in activities you both enjoy can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, while also helping to grow and strengthen your connection. These are a
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Caring for someone with a frontotemporal disorder (FTD) can be hard, both physically and emotionally. Caregivers may face challenges with managing the medical and day-to-day care. However, there are ways to help manage symptoms, including changes in behavior, speech, and movement. A few strategies include: Learn more about caring for a person with a frontotemporal disorder.
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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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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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Dementia caregivers are constantly on the go and having to deal with the unexpected. Even the most experienced caregivers can get overwhelmed and stressed when things become too hectic. One of the most critical things that you can do as a caregiver to manage your stress and help things run more smoothly is to be
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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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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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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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