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Staying Healthy as an Alzheimer's Caregiver (Managing Family Care for Alzheimer's Patients Video - Part 6 of 6)
By practicing a combination of good self-care, staying connected with others, and employing relaxation techniques, you can go the distance as a care giver with less stress and more enjoyment.
Keeping Alzheimer's Patients Safe (Managing Family Care for Alzheimer's Patients Video - Part 5 of 6)
Being aware of the dangers Alzheimer's sufferers face and taking preventive action can reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
Managing Alzheimer's Patient Behavior (Managing Family Care for Alzheimer's Patients Video - Part 4 of 6)
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias affect the way seniors think and feel and subsequently how they behave. The behaviors that need to be managed are ones that put you or your loved one's physical and emotional well being at risk.
Engaging An Alzheimer's Patient (Managing Family Care for Alzheimer's Patients Video - Part 3 of 6)
Research tells us that by keeping our loved one engaged through physical, mental and social activities, we can create positive experiences that diminish this distress and deter unwanted behaviors.
Using Past Memories to Comfort Alzheimer's Patient (Managing Family Care for Alzheimer's Patients Video - Part 2 of 6)
Laurie Owen from Home Instead Senior Care talks about how to use your loved one's memories to provide comfort in the present.
Managing Family Care for Alzheimer's Patients Video Series (Part 1 of 6)
Laurie Owen from Home Instead Senior Care talks about how families can care for their loved ones who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.
Home Care an Integral Part of the Care Continuum for Seniors With Dementia
The first ray of morning sunshine peeks through the curtain and grazes the edge of the bed to gently say "time to wake up." Birds sing from the tree branches right outside the large window looking out on the yard where the kids loved to run and play. A photo collage hangs on the wall beside the nightstand, testifying to a lifetime of memories.
Alzheimer’s Wanderers and Caregivers Can Benefit From GPS Tools
Joann had dozed off for what seemed like just a few minutes when suddenly she jerked awake. Immediately she felt something was wrong. Her mother, Betty, was not asleep in the recliner like she was when Joann let her own eyes close.
Alzheimer’s and Hospitalization: How to Ensure a Safe Hospital Visit for Someone with Dementia
Strangers asking a million questions, unfamiliar beeping noises, unpleasant smells, disorienting hallways and rooms that look nothing like home, feeling unwell or in pain…
Transitional Care - Managing for Health (5 of 5)
Mary Alexander of Home Instead Senior Care discusses how transitional care can help provide ongoing management of a loved one's health after a return home from the hospital or rehab facility.
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