A primary caregiver—especially a spouse—may be hesitant to ask for help or a break. Be sure to acknowledge how important the caregiver has been for the care recipient. Also, discuss the physical and emotional effects caregiving can have on people. Although caregiving can be satisfying, it also can be very hard work. Here are some […]
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Caregiving can be fulfilling but caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease has its own unique set of challenges. Visit the NIA website to learn about: Changes in behavior and communication Everyday care Relationships and Alzheimer’s Safety and Alzheimer’s Caregiver health Legal and financial issues You can also check out the new article Frequently Asked
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Are you caring for an older family member or friend? It can be overwhelming to get started. Check out this new article to get answers to common questions including: How do I help organize important paperwork and get affairs in order? How can I help my older parents from afar? How do I choose a
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Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease and his or her family. Help make holiday visits go more smoothly by preparing guests for what to expect during interactions with the person with Alzheimer’s. Explain to guests that the person with Alzheimer’s disease does not always remember what is expected
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Although the holidays can be especially stressful for families living with Alzheimer’s, you might be surprised to learn that maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions can help all family members feel connected. Follow these tips to help you have an enjoyable holiday season: Celebrate holidays that are important to you. Be sure to find
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Although the holidays can be especially stressful for families living with Alzheimer’s, you might be surprised to learn that maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions can help all family members feel connected. Follow these tips to help you have an enjoyable holiday season: Celebrate holidays that are important to you. Be sure to find
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The Eldercare website contains a host of publications and resources that can help caregivers support their loved ones. Check out their resources at: http://www.eldercare.acl.gov.
Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy— there are ways you can help! Plan activities that the person with Alzheimer’s enjoys in your daily routine and try to do them at a similar time each day.
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“Glencoe Library Offers Kits to Entertain, Stimulate Dementia Patients” Hello all! Check out this article that was in the Chicago Tribune Excerpt: “The Glencoe Public Library, in partnership with Family Service of Glencoe, now offers for checkout Adult Memory Kits, which are designed to engage people with dementia in stimulating and creative activities and to
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Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver. If you are living an hour or more away from a person who needs your help, you’re probably a long-distance caregiver. It can be overwhelming to get started. Here are some first steps you can take: Ask the primary caregiver, if there is one, and the care recipient how you
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