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Information, tips, and strategies to help you be a better caregiver and deal with the challenges you face every day.
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There are many things caregivers have to adjust to as their loved one progresses with Alzheimer's. One of the hardest things for caregivers to understand and deal with is when their loved one says something that is hurtful or untrue.
As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one will lose things and forget where they put them. This episode will discuss the problem of forgetting and offer suggestions to help you deal with it, making it easier for you.
Caregiving is a challenging role, and it is not uncommon for caregivers to be hard on themselves, which can add to their stress. This episode discusses how caregivers can cope with the stress of caregiving and ways to cut themselves some slack.
It is often hard to know what to do to make the day better for your loved one with Alzheimer's. There are several cognitive areas affected by Alzheimer's, most notably short-term memory loss. This episode is part two of a discussion on the various changes that will improve your loved one's day.
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, there will be things that are harder for your loved one to do, to process, and to understand. This episode is part one of a discussion on the various changes that will help make your loved one's day better.
This episode will feature answers to common questions from caregivers that are asked during caregiver support group meetings.
As Alzheimer's progresses, some individuals no longer recognize common home decor items in their home. This episode will discuss how artwork and home decor can affect a person with Alzheimer's and provide tips for modifying your home.
When a person has Alzheimer's, their ability to make decisions and use good judgment is affected. This episode will discuss some common everyday routine decisions that are harder for a person with Alzheimer's to make, and what caregivers can do to make decision-making easier.
A lack of sleep is not good for anyone, especially for those with Alzheimer's. This episode will discuss sleep-related issues and provide tips for caregivers to help mitigate problems caused by lack of sleep.
This episode is being posted on New Year's Eve, so it is only fitting to do an episode on resolutions. Our goal is to help you rethink your resolutions and offer ideas for caregiver resolutions and changes that are helpful and realistic.
We often talk about someone with Alzheimer's living in the moment. This episode will explain what it means to live in the moment from the reality of the person with Alzheimer's and will also discuss how caregivers can also live in the moment to better engage and enjoy moments together.
Watching television has become an integral part of our lives, helping to fill many hours each week. For someone with alzheimer's, is watching television a good activity? This episode examines the challenges of watching television for individuals with Alzheimer's.
Whether you grew up listening to classical, country, jazz, gospel, or rock and roll, I am sure you have enjoyed listening to music. This episode will discuss the concept of music therapy and talk about the benefits of music for your loved one with Alzheimer's.
As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one will experience cognitive loss, and you will see changes in their abilities and behaviors over time. This episode will discuss some of the unexpected and unpredictable behaviors and changes, and provide tips for dealing with these issues.
The holiday season can be overwhelming for individuals with Alzheimer's and very stressful for family caregivers. This episode will share suggestions and tips to make the holiday season safer and more enjoyable for both the individual with Alzheimer's and their family caregivers.
There is so much to learn about Alzheimer's that it can be overwhelming for caregivers. This episode will focus on questions related to the diagnosis and address other early concerns associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Caregivers often make big decisions together with their loved ones. As Alzheimer's progresses, these decisions become harder to make, raising the question of whether the loved one should continue to be involved. This episode will discuss various decisions caregivers have to make, and whether they should involve their loved one or even tell them at all.
Caregivers often find that hiring in-home services can be overwhelming and confusing. This episode will help you understand the different kinds of in-home services, what each provides, how to access them, and who pays for them.
As a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, it may be necessary to modify your expectations to avoid becoming upset, angry, or stressed. This episode will discuss some of the expectations caregivers have that can cause stress and tips to help you rethink your expectations.
At some point, most caregivers realize they may need additional help at home and decide to hire home care services. The challenge is that they know their loved ones may not agree. This episode discusses strategies to make it easier to hire in-home care and how to get your loved one to accept them.
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