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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Stressbusters is a program that Pathlights offers to informal caregivers or family members who are caring for someone with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia or signs of significant memory loss. This is a multi-component program focusing on support, problem-solving, education, and stress management techniques. It addresses stress and the impact of long-term
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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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Are you caring for someone living with dementia? A monthly dementia caregiver support group will be starting in February in Glencoe, IL. The first meeting will be held at the Takiff Center on Thursday, February 13th from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Learn more, including how to RSVP, below.
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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
Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 2 Read More »
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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